Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a client located in Atlanta, GA. This is a temporary position looking to start ASAP!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal leadership (including the HCV Executive Director and CFO) and HUD submission.
• Oversee portability process, including but not limited to issuing HAP reimbursement billings to absorbing PHAs, maintaining an accurate AR ledger, monitoring aging receivables, following up on delinquent reimbursements, and reconciling payments received against billings issued.
• Ensure all financial transactions and reporting comply with HUD regulations, GAAP, and DCA's administrative policies.
• Support preparation of annual financial and compliance audits; serve as primary point of contact for auditors and provide required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Review and analyze financial statements and periodic accounting reports.
• Monitor operating budgets for the program.
• Prepare and submit the unaudited financial submission to HUD prior to deadline.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff; assign and review work to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences including program staff, division leadership, and external partners such as landlords, Public Housing Authorities and HUD field office contacts.
• Collaborate with program operations on Yardi system updates, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college, AND Two years of fiscal analysis experience, OR Four years of fiscal analysis experience.

• HUD accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a statewide or multi-site housing program environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of HUD HCV program regulations, HAP processing, and federal subsidy drawdown procedures (eLOCCS).
• Experience with VMS reporting and HUD financial compliance requirements specific to the Housing Choice Voucher program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)