Accountant Ii

The Accountant II (HCVP) position is responsible for preparing, maintaining and communicating financial records for the organization. Financial records include the financial and operational information underlying the financial records and the information systems used to process, maintain and communicate these records. Specific areas of responsibility and specific functions within those areas will be assigned as deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer. The position is part of the Finance Department and responsible to the Accounting Manager.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Areas of Responsibility - Examples
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- VMS Reporting/HUD Reporting
- Internal Control
- IRS Reporting

Maintenance of Financial Records
- Reconciliation (to both internal and external sources) of all accounts and operational information associated with assigned areas (to both internal and external sources)
- Understand and maintain information systems related to assigned areas

Communication of Financial Records
- Preparation of internal and external operational and financial reporting
- Preparation of information for audit or other examination of records
- Analysis of operational and financial information
- Serve as resource to operational personnel regarding assigned areas

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- This job has no supervisory responsibility.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Knowledge of accounting and general concepts regarding transaction processing especially as it relates to the need for ensuring internal control
- Skill in performing responsibilities to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Ability to understand and operate in an automated operating environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Experience in automated information systems and office software required
- Education and experience will be considered jointly in satisfying this requirement
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License, criminal background, and drug screening check required.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- **Communication**: Expresses verbal and written ideas and thoughts clearly and effectively; good listening and comprehension skills; keeps other adequately informed; uses appropriate communication methods; adjusts approach or method to best fit the situation; exhibits objectivity and openness to other’ views; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback.
- **Accountability**: Arrives as scheduled, prepared to work; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments; removes threats to our customers, colleagues, and properties; reacts to problems by solving them; recognizes responsibility for the success of others as well as the organization’s success.
- **Teamwork**: Behavior, communications, and actions reflect positively on business unit and HRHA; provides support, information, and other resources to internal and external customers of the Authority to further HRHA initiatives, goals and objectives; actively contributes to teamwork; balances team and individual responsibilities.
- **Initiative**: Seeks solutions to problems both within and beyond area of direct responsibility; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; seeks opportunities to increase job skills, proficiency, and knowledge.
- **Creativity**: Develops and presents solutions to improve business processes; adapts efficiently and effectively to changes in the work environment. Creates opportunities or benefits for the work unit or authority.
- **Customer Service**: Displays courtesy and sensitivity towards others; manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; works effectively with others; establishes and maintains positive working relationships; does the right thing the first time; displays dependability; follows up and follows through in every situation.
- **Integrity**: Follows applicable policies and rules in making decisions and taking actions; complies with regulations and laws; demonstrates honesty; observes the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their jobs; avoids the appearance of wrongdoing; gives realistic and direct answers; if answer is unknown, works diligently to find the answer.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT**:

- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Occasionally required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
- technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $45,771.00 - $57,214.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- GAAP: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- CPA (preferred)

Ability to