Job Description

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $38.46 - $44.47 HourlyThis position will supervise and coordinate complex accounting activities, analytical studies and special projects; to evaluate and implement business and financial information systems. To assist with and coordinate annual independent public audit and any other financial and accounting reviews or audits; to supervise the accounting staff of the Housing Authority; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to develop and implement assigned area policies and procedures.

Supervision Received and Exercised

• Receives administrative direction from the Finance Director of the Housing Authority.
• Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

Essential Functions Statement

• Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Assist Finance Director with management of general ledger, bank reconciliations, cash flow management, financial reporting, audit, and various other accounting functions.
• Coordinate and review the work plan for assigned accounting staff. Assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operations of accounting activities, analytical studies and special projects, including various audits by federal, state, and local entities.
• Train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Perform a variety of analytical duties in support of the Housing Authority; perform a variety of budget and accounting analyses, studies and research projects; gather and analyze data; make recommendations; prepare reports; take appropriate actions
• Review all general accounting transactions, including adjustments and modifications to accounts for corrections, increases, decreases and transfers; approve fixed assets and grant accounting.
• Review and approve year-end accrual transactions and advise all accounting sections of proper year-end procedures.
• Maintain the Housing Authority’s general ledger based on generally accepted accounting principles, GASB, and HUD; interpret financial information and prepare special studies as assigned.
• Perform complex professional accounting activities in compliance with applicable standards and specifications including general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting and record keeping; review and analyze various records and reports; respond to inquiries or complaints.
• Develop and implement new systems, methods, procedures and monitor progress in meeting department goals and objectives. Conduct updates with management staff, make adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate accounting activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Public Housing Authority accounting.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QualificationsQualifications

Knowledge of

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of Housing Authority accounting program.
• Applications of generally accepted accounting principles, GASB, and HUD.
• Operational characteristics of automated accounting systems and associated mainframe software.
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
• Principles of Housing Authority budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Maintain the Housing Authority’s general ledger based on generally accepted accounting principles, GASB and HUD.
• Review and approve a variety of general accounting transactions.
• Administer and maintain the local financial system.
• Interpret and explain Housing Authority accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations to established Housing Authority accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of community groups and the general public.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

• Five years of responsible governmental accounting experience including two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.

Training

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, or a related field.

Working Conditions

Environmental

• Office environment.

Physical

• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.

**Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties and/or responsibilities performed within the job.