Accountant

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Accountant maintains the Authority’s financial records in accordance with HUD accounting and auditing principles. The incumbent performs tasks related to financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting. This position is responsible for performing complex account reconciliations as well as interpreting and applying HUD, program, and GAAP requirements to financial operations. This position aids departmental efforts to manage revenue and disburse funds in accordance with appropriate policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.

All activities must support Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (“KCDC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Maintains sub-ledgers of the general ledger systems, including: inventory, structures, fixed assets accounts, grant accounts, accounts payable, and payroll. 
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Makes journal entries recording expenses, revenues, transfers, and corrections; balances and inputs all accounts payable, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Advises accounting staff on technical matters. May review the work of Accounting Technicians and/or provide supervisor with input for staff performance evaluations.
• Reviews accounting records and reports to identify and resolve problems with accounting data, reports, out-of-balance ledgers, etc.
• Coordinates physical inventory of fixed assets; develops and recommends policies and procedures for fixed assets.
• Utilizes current data, historical data, and future projections to assist in developing and reviewing budgets and budget revisions for Authority programs. Compiles data into management reports.
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing improved systems and methods of accounting and fiscal control; reviews and recommends modifications as required.
• Assists in preparation of financial information in advance of HUD and independent auditor reviews; assists in responding to questions posed by auditors.
• Assists with monthly and yearly reporting, including preparing and assisting with files for the annual audit, census information, year-end payroll and PTO reports, and other reports as required.
• Performs administrative duties such as typing correspondence, letters, budgets, requisitions, faxes, etc. for the Finance and Administration Department. 
• Keeps abreast of matters related to new legislation, PIH Notices, concepts, and trends relevant to the field of accounting. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of account balancing and reconciliation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and KCDC programs and financial requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures that pertain to assigned area.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer data entry procedures.
• Skill in utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Skill in accurately entering data into a computer and operating a 10-key pad.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Ability to accurately maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledgers in an automated financial management system; ability to provide reports from financial records.
• Ability to maintain organized files.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations and tabulations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with external customers, internal customers, vendors, and the general public.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.