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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 Supervisor, Manager, or the Assistant Director of Finance, the incumbent is responsible for analyzing general ledger accounts, reconciling financial data, preparing journal entries, entering charges and receipts, preparing financial reports, preparing budget estimates, and completing tasks necessary for the month-end and year-end closing process.

• Accountant I is the entry-level in the professional accounting series that allows the incumbent to develop journey-level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine accounting duties while learning PHA program accounting. As experience is gained, there is more diversity in assignments and greater independence of action within established guidelines and accounting procedures. This classification is alternatively staffed with Accountant II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

• Assists in the preparation and completion of budgets. 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 systems. Assists in testing and resolving accounting and program-related information systems.
• Develops and maintains a variety of regular budget reports and special reports as required. Completes financial and operational reports as required by contributors. Performs financial analysis and budget to actual variance analysis.
• Prepares general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, HUD requirements, and agency policy. Enters charges and receipts to sub-ledger systems. Analyzes sub-ledger systems and resolves errors.
• Prepares financial information for use by Executive staff, HUD, and the city of Minneapolis. Prepares and maintains a variety of financial and statistical reports.
• Routinely provides account analysis to ensure transactions are properly recorded. Supports MPHA staff in determining the eligibility and proper classification of transactions. Completes monthly reconciliations of sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger. Assists other Finance staff with account analysis and journal entry reclassifications.
• 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.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries related to the budget. Enters accounting transactions, maintains journal entry documentation, and completes tasks required for the month-end accounting close.
• Assists in the preparation of annual audits; provides documentation to auditors.
• Maintains and updates data needed for insurance placement, utility consumption, utility allowances, and Annual Contribution Contracts.
• Provides technical assistance to MPHA program managers in the analysis and interpretation of financial information.
• 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 assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Experience in financial accounting, budget preparation, and financial reporting and analysis is preferred. Government or non-profit accounting experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• 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.