Finance Specialist

• Conducts all work activities in a manner that supports achievement of SEMAP, contractual standards, and/or other performance measures as required.
• Prepares data file required to generate HAP checks and obtains authorized signatures/approvals before releasing files to generate HAP.
• Examines, reviews and analyzes all information/documents in conjunction with the disbursement of funds.  Conducts payment reconciliations and validates payment reports.
• Completes monthly and supplemental check runs as necessary.  Coordinates the collection of HAP information and processes HAP and UAP checks; submits positive pay to bank.
• Generates requested and required accounting, statistical, and narrative reports to perform assigned responsibilities including HUD, VMS and FASS reporting and preparing and monitoring HCV leasing forecast for all programs in both units and dollars. 
• Serves as a point of contact with HUD, FMC and other key parties concerning fiscal matters.  Interfaces with landlords and tenants on matters pertaining to the payment of housing assistance.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors aging reports, trend analysis, charts and graphs.
• Reviews and monitors portability billing and fees.
• Monitors and maintains program cash flow, unit lease up, increment changes, ACC renewals, and general tracking of allocations. 
• Samples new additions/changes to landlord and owner files and maintains that there are no duplicate payments, reviews files for potential fraud, and verifies the accuracy of ownership information in the system of record.
• Processes vendor 1099s and ensures processing of backup withholding.
• Ensures the integrity of financial statements by reviewing, reconciling, approving and monitoring financial transactions and journal vouchers.  Works with a high degree of accuracy to properly record HCV records in PHAs system of record, general ledger and other accounting functions as needed.
• Performs internal and operational audits on HCV financial activity.  Assists with financial activity month-end and year-end close outs, reconciliation, quality control and financial audits.
• Sets up direct deposit for owners to receive HAP payments electronically.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Accounting Degree required and 3-5 years recent experience directly relating to fiscal management of an operation comparable in complexity to the HCV program, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Must complete and maintain industry certifications relevant to HCV accounting when applicable.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel 
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and systems, including maintenance of general ledgers and journals, accounts payable, accounts receivable and preparation of related statements. Ability to perform accounting functions accurately, be analytical in approach and resolve problems.
• Experienced in compiling and organizing management and financial reports. 
• Working knowledge of data processing applications and systems related to financial management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Analytical ability and facility in statistical analysis and presentation of data.

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