The Staff Accountant works within the Accounting Department and contributes to Housing Connect’s mission by processing financial information in an accurate and timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accurate and Timely Financial Reporting

• Work with Accounting, Procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate coding of invoices.
• Provide financial support to department heads and supervisors with accounting issues and queries.
• Perform monthly and yearly account closing activities and reconciliations to verify records are current, accurate, and in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with internal policies for assigned funds.
• Create and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Close and post batches daily.
• Remain up-to-date with program funding and reporting requirements as HUD, local government and investor requirements change.
• Track leasing levels for appropriate funds and update the appropriate managers of under or over leasing issues.
• Be able to communicate with landlords and program participants to assist with questions and resolve problems.
• Process and manage grant billings/vouchers with independent government agencies including HUD, State of Utah and Salt Lake County, among others

Maintain Proper Internal Controls

• Adhere to accounting policies and procedures.
• Follow procedures to be able to catch fraudulent activities.

Annual Financial Audit Preparation

• Reconcile and prepare proper backup for all assigned accounts for annual financial audit.
• Enter all assigned funds into Financial Data Schedule and submit annually to REAC.
• Assist with year-end audits.
• Book adjusting entries upon completion of audit.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Accounting, or business related field
• Minimum five years work related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills.
• Knowledge of:
  • GAAP, including government and fund accounting
  • Computerized accounting systems.
  • Strong Excel and database skills.
  • Word processing.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Procedures required to reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ability to:
  • Analyze and resolve accounting problems.
  • Work under time pressures and constraints.
  • Be professional in manner and appearance.
  • Ability to interact with vendors, program participants, and employees in a professional manner.