Accountant II Housing Authority of the City of New Haven New Haven - CT - US Salary: USD67,000 - USD87,000 Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0fca63f0e3ce3fe6 **Position Summary** The Accountant II is responsible for performing advanced accounting and financial reporting functions for the organization’s Housing Authority, nonprofit, for-profit, and affiliated entities. This role supports the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), HUD regulations, and organizational policies. The Accountant II works with greater independence than an Accountant I and is expected to analyze financial activity, prepare reports, maintain general ledgers, and support audits, budgeting, and financial operations across multiple programs and funding sources. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **Financial Management & Reporting** * Maintain and oversee general ledger activity for assigned programs, grants, developments, and affiliated entities. * Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transactions. * Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist with monthly and year-end closing processes. * Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related reports. * Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations and recommendations. * Monitor expenditures to ensure proper accounting classifications and compliance with funding requirements. * Prepare cost allocations and non-routine financial transactions. **Budgeting & Financial Analysis** * Assist departments with the preparation of operating, capital, development, and cash budgets. * Support financial forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and budget control efforts. * Analyze operating results and recommend improvements related to cost control and operational efficiency. * Prepare financial analyses, charts, graphs, and statistical reports as needed. **Compliance & Internal Controls** * Ensure compliance with GAAP, HUD regulations, tax credit requirements, and organizational financial policies. * Support internal control procedures and recommend process improvements. * Assist with HUD, tax credit, independent audits, and other financial reviews. * Prepare and/or review required federal and state financial reports and tax filings. * Maintain knowledge of housing authority, HAP, and real estate accounting requirements. **Operational Support** * Process accounts payable transactions and support revenue collection activities. * Assist with accounting system enhancements and financial software applications. * Monitor cash flow and banking activity. * Serve as backup for HUD LOCCS drawdowns and grant-related funding requests, when assigned. * Perform other related duties as assigned. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. * CPA certification preferred. **Experience** * Minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience required. * Experience in real estate development, affordable housing, nonprofit, or public sector accounting preferred. * Experience with: * + General ledger accounting + Accounts payable processing + Financial statement preparation + Budget preparation and monitoring + Journal entries and reconciliations + Intercompany and related-party transactions **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices. * Knowledge of HUD and affordable housing accounting requirements preferred. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial/accounting software systems. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal departments **Working Conditions** ====================== This position operates in a professional office environment and may require occasional extended hours during audits, budget preparation, or month/year-end close processes. **Disclaimer** ============== This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to revise or assign additional duties as needed.