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LARRY L ROBERTS ET AL Accounting Technician in ABILENE, Texas
The Accounting Technician will be responsible for the following tasks: Review, analyze, and audit Housing Assistance and Utility Reimbursement Payments; Review manual adjustment requests for accuracy; Develop a working understanding of the system of record and various other systems in order to audit and identify potential errors and duplicate payments; Develop a working relationship with the HCV and LRPH Department teams to assist in the resolution of issues with reporting and interpretation; Develop and maintain a variety of reports using information gathered from multiple sources; Analyze data and recommend solutions for improvement; Document and update program policies, procedures and workflows; Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources; Explain reports and recommendations to multiple audiences; Support management team in developing strategies for improvement; Provide excellent customer service to participants, landlords, co-workers, clients and vendors; Conduct all job functions in alignment with the Housing Authoritys Administrative Plan and ACOP, HUD regulations and other state and local requirements; Prepare accounts payable and receivable; Prepare and reconcile purchase orders, receipts of checks and money orders; Prepare bank deposits; Assist in preparation of annual audits and budget preparation, research and data retrieval; Perform rent calculations and complex data entries; Prepare repayment agreements; Copy and collate Capital Fund Program (CFP) invoices; Assist with annual Tax Reports; Prepare Low Rent Public Housing monthly utility consumption; Prepare monthly accounting reports and schedules; Organize and file accounting documents; Assist with preparation of special reports and perform other duties as assigned; Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications: Candidate must have an Associates degree and/or equivalent education and work experience, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines, be able to read and interpret new policies and procedures, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Access is a plus) as well as great customer service/people skills.
Phone: 325-676-6385 Fax: 325-676-6375 Relay Services: 711 OR 1-800-RelayTX Website: www.abileneha.org
Equal Opportunity Employer / Equal Housing Opportunities
Job Required Certifications: 1. PHA Eligibility and Rent Calculation 2. PH and HCV Specialist *(Must be obtained within the first year of employment) Benefits: Full benefits - health, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement package provided.