Accountant II
Apply NowCompany: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55407
Description:
Job Description
Internal Close Date:
Grade level: 10 (A)
Salary: $31.89 - 46.76 per hour
Note: Starting pay rates are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. New employees typically start in the lower half of range, but experts in their field may be considered for starting pay rates in the top half of the range.
Department/Location: Finance
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Authority in the areas of financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting. Under the supervision of the Manager of Finance or the Assistant Director of Finance, the incumbent provides financial analysis and advice to executive, senior Finance, and other staff, performs complex account reconciliations, develops and coordinates budgets, requisitions funds, prepares financial reports, works with software vendors on troubleshooting and enhancements, and interprets and applies HUD program and accounting related requirements.
All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's ("MPHA" or "Authority") mission, vision, and values.
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.
Behavioral Competencies
MPHA expects all employees to exhibit the following behavioral skills:
Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.
Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Effective Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.
Work Environment
This position includes an option for a voluntary hybrid telecommuting arrangement, following successful completion of the initial training program and in coordination with the supervisor. This option will be discussed during the interview process. Please note that hybrid telework arrangements are only an option when the telework location is in the State of Minnesota.
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. The work environment requires a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds, including new immigrants, limited English language proficiency clients, and clients with a variety of mental health issues and other disabilities.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Experience and Skills
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial accounting, budget preparation, and financial reporting and analysis. Government or non-profit accounting experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license. Those positions may also require use of a personal vehicle and evidence of individual automobile insurance coverage, or the ability to be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance plan at the standard rate. Must pass a criminal history background check.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills, experience with Yardi or similar software, and MS Word, Excel, 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; reaching and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Job Benefits
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority also offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical and Dental Insurance; Retirement plan; 457 deferred compensation plan; Group term life insurance (and optional term life insurance plans for family members); Long term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; 12 paid holidays per year; tuition reimbursement program.
Internal Close Date:
Grade level: 10 (A)
Salary: $31.89 - 46.76 per hour
Note: Starting pay rates are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. New employees typically start in the lower half of range, but experts in their field may be considered for starting pay rates in the top half of the range.
Department/Location: Finance
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Authority in the areas of financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting. Under the supervision of the Manager of Finance or the Assistant Director of Finance, the incumbent provides financial analysis and advice to executive, senior Finance, and other staff, performs complex account reconciliations, develops and coordinates budgets, requisitions funds, prepares financial reports, works with software vendors on troubleshooting and enhancements, and interprets and applies HUD program and accounting related requirements.
All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's ("MPHA" or "Authority") mission, vision, and values.
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.
- Performs financial planning, analysis, and accounting for the public housing operating program, the capital fund program, the Section 8 housing program, and other grant programs. Monitors budgets in conjunction with staff on a monthly basis and works with MPHA program managers to resolve funding issues.
- Assists in the implementation of new accounting or other related information systems. Assists in troubleshooting, testing and resolving accounting and program-related information systems and interfaces to the general ledger and sub-ledger systems. Works with the software vendor's support staff to resolve general ledger software issues.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive financial reporting system that satisfies HUD requirements and internal staff needs for the public housing, capital fund, Section 8 housing and/or other grant programs. Completes financial and operational reports as required by contributors.
- Prepares general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, HUD requirements, and Authority policy.
- Assists in the preparation of financial presentations to the Board of Commissioners, MPHA management, and external parties.
- Routinely provides account analysis to ensure transactions are properly recorded. Supports MPHA staff in determining the eligibility and proper classification of transactions. Reconciles sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger.
- Ensures the timely request for reimbursement of funds from HUD, the city of Minneapolis, and other grantors. Monitors and reconciles reimbursement requests to the general ledger.
- Advises the senior-level department staff on the establishment of budget controls and administers budget controls for each assigned program or grant. Analyzes Congressional appropriations to determine expected funding levels and funding formula requirements.
- Assists in the development of accounting procedures and cost allocations.
- Makes recommendations for new accounts, revisions in the account structure, and changes in instructions regarding the use of accounts.
- Assists with training sessions and technical assistance to program managers on HUD accounting related regulations and funding. Provides technical assistance to MPHA program managers in the analysis and interpretation of financial information.
- Provides assistance to Accountant I as needed.
- Maintains a good working relationship with all staff, promotes and provides excellent customer service, and communicates with staff in a professional manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Behavioral Competencies
MPHA expects all employees to exhibit the following behavioral skills:
Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.
Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Effective Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.
Work Environment
This position includes an option for a voluntary hybrid telecommuting arrangement, following successful completion of the initial training program and in coordination with the supervisor. This option will be discussed during the interview process. Please note that hybrid telework arrangements are only an option when the telework location is in the State of Minnesota.
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. The work environment requires a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds, including new immigrants, limited English language proficiency clients, and clients with a variety of mental health issues and other disabilities.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Experience and Skills
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial accounting, budget preparation, and financial reporting and analysis. Government or non-profit accounting experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license. Those positions may also require use of a personal vehicle and evidence of individual automobile insurance coverage, or the ability to be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance plan at the standard rate. Must pass a criminal history background check.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills, experience with Yardi or similar software, and MS Word, Excel, 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; reaching and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Job Benefits
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority also offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical and Dental Insurance; Retirement plan; 457 deferred compensation plan; Group term life insurance (and optional term life insurance plans for family members); Long term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; 12 paid holidays per year; tuition reimbursement program.