Employee Type ExemptRequired Degree 4 Year DegreeSCOPEThe Staff Accountant – Fixed Assets & Utilities is accountable for recording newly‑acquired tangible and intangible assets, tracking and maintaining existing assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for disposition of fixed assets for the Agency and its Instrumentalities. The Accountant is also responsible for processing utility bills and maintaining the utility register, including proper support for the Agency and its Instrumentalities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFixed Asset DutiesDevelop, implement and monitor a system of controls for the recording of and disposition of fixed assetsCoordinate with IT and Central Purchasing teams to assign tag numbers to all fixed assets and vehiclesRecord fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in YARDI (accounting system) and ensure supporting roll‑forwards rollReconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledgerCalculate and record depreciation for all fixed assetsConduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assetsProvide management recommendations for asset dispositionsEnsure timely transfer entries for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversionsTrack Agency and Instrumentalities expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budgetsPrepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist auditors with their inquiriesConduct ad hoc analyses related to fixed assets upon requestUtilities DutiesDevelop, implement and maintain a utility register that includes account numbers, meter numbers, addresses and monthly usageMaintain billing spreadsheets to ensure accuracy in readings and chargesIdentify and assist in resolving utility needsEnsure all utility invoices are processed on a timely basis, including data entry and bill uploadsCoordinate with the Controller to work with utility companies to reconcile all utility accounts and ensure credits are posted to the appropriate addressesTrack missing utility bills and invoicesImplement automated billing to allow for automated ingestion of bills from utility companiesEnsure all bills are scanned and uploaded in YARDIOther DutiesMonth‑end and year‑end close duties, including journal entries and variance analysesMonthly balance sheet reconciliationsCollaborate with the Warehouse team and conduct physical inventoryAssist with month and year end close, including journal entries and account reconciliation and analysisAssist with the preparation of the financial reporting to Management, HUD and the Board of CommissionersAssist with year‑end audits (e.g., Financial, SEMAP, PHAS and other Governmental audits)Perform additional duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSStrong work ethic and ethical characterMust be detail orientedExcellent customer service and team collaboration skillsDemonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skillsExcellent ability to multi‑task and thrive in a high‑paced environmentInternal audit or public accounting experienceStrong ability to learn and apply governmental (Federal, State, Local) rules and regulationsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance is requiredThree (3) years of demonstrated experience in finance/accounting, including significant experience in month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliationsPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to sit or stand for eight hours while performing essential work duties, accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e‑mail and telephone, and perform essential job functions in an environment that could have increased stress levels.OTHERThe candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in the state of residence and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The candidate may have no more than six accumulated points in three consecutive years.#J-18808-Ljbffr