Accounting Manager

Job Description

COME AND JOIN THE CH TEAM

BECAUSE

OUR WORK MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Columbia Housing offers a very generous benefits package, including:

Health

Dental

Vision

Term Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

State Retirement*

401K and 457 Plans

Annual Leave Accrual

Sick Leave Accrual

13 paid holidays

FREE gym membership

Alternative Work Schedule Options (including a 4-day workweek), if applicable

Employee Assistance Program

Apprenticeship Opportunity, if applicable

Salary Range: $73,500 $93,800 $114,100

Proposed Hiring Range: $73,500 $93,800

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee general accounting, financial management, budgetary control and treasury functions for Columbia Housing in accordance with HUD regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing standards. The incumbent will work under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and accounting operations of Columbia Housing, including the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of Columbia Housing’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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.

Manages the work of staff including: assigning, planning, and reviewing work, evaluating work performance and completing performance evaluations, coordinating activities, maintaining standards, training, acting on employee problems, and recommending and implementing discipline.

Manages the day-to-day accounting processes, including the timely and accurate processing of accounts payables, accounts receivables, and payroll.

Maintains a system of accounts, records, and reports, including cash flow requirements and analyses that reflect the financial status of properties that Columbia Housing owns, operates, and manages; recommends changes to CH financial policies and procedures as needed.

Establishes and maintains internal controls to appropriately safeguard Columbia Housing’s funds.

Reviews and analyzes financial requests from staff, revises and/or approves reports prepared by staff, creates and develops departmental reports to assist operational departments.

Manages the implementation of the department’s goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; assigns staff as required to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of overall department performance.

Leads and coordinates compliance and financial reviews and audits; serves as primary contact with auditors by providing required information, coordinating documentation needed from other staff and transmitting reports to all authoritative agencies.

Coordinates and prepares required financial and program information for other departments.

Supervises the preparation and submission of the annual operating budget and other necessary reports, records, and information to the Chief Financial Officer.

Ensures adherence to HUD policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines; ensures compliance with various applicable finance federal and state rules regulations.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA/PERRP safety standards that pertain to essential functions and maintains licenses and certifications as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in governmental financial management, with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. CPA preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Columbia Housing is a Section 3 Compliant Employer

Columbia Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status or veteran status.

Full-time