Sr. Accounting Specialist position at VA Supportive Housing

2009 July 17
by Erin Thomas

General Statement of Duties: The Sr. Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to the CFO with the accounting needs of VSH and all of its affiliates.  The Sr. Accounting Specialist is responsible for monthly property close-outs, bank reconciliations, grant draws, property audit preparations, and general duties as assigned by the CFO.  The Sr. Accounting Specialist reports to the CFO.

Specific Duties Responsibilities:
1.      Posts general journal entries in Quick Books to properly record
financial transactions not recorded through A/P
2.      Posts monthly Rent Rolls from each property during the first
week of each month
3.      Enters property deposits as received from Property Managers
4.      Reconciles all property bank accounts during the first week of
each month in Quick Books
5.      Prepares monthly grant draw requests before closing out each
month,, and provides CFO report of grant funds expended during current month
6.      Closes out the month for each property and forwards financial
reports to CFO for final approval
7.      Prepares audit work documents for each property to CFO/auditor
in timely fashion for auditor to complete property audits
8.      Assists CFO in financial analysis as needed
9.      Provide back-up to Actg. Specialist for A/P, SPC, and P/R
processing as needed
10.    Assists CFO with special projects on an as-needed basis

Qualifications:   Computer competency required with QuickBooks and Microsoft office experience.  Bachelor’s degree required.  Able to multi-task while remaining flexible, work with minimal supervision, and work in a team atmosphere.  Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail required.  Three to five years’ experience with a non-profit, housing  or governmental agency in all aspects of accounting, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, budgets, audit preparations, cash flow, bank reconciliations, and month-end closeouts. Knowledge of GAAP and grant reporting.

Hiring Range: $40,000 – $50,000

Open until position is filled

How to Apply:       Send resume and cover letter to:
vrichey@virginiasupportivehousing.org or Fax: (804) 788-6827 – for more information please visit our website at www.virginiasupportivehousing.org