Job Summary: 

The Associate, Public Housing Authority partners with Senior Consultants and Managers on client projects and engagements to assist in delivering accounting, audit and management consulting services for Public Housing Agencies client base.
 

Job Duties:

• Performs outsource accounting function for clients including entering trial balances, making entry adjustments as needed, verifying trial balance amounts, and setting up electronic files to support client 
• Performs detailed account analysis and may rebuild general ledgers and prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, as needed
• Interprets and applies knowledge of Public Housing Authority (PHA) Finance standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products such as bank reconciliations, audit support workpapers, and board financial reports
• Provides strong written work products including workpapers that meets the client’s requirements and PHA Finance quality standards
• Regularly interacts with clients to complete general ledgers, account analysis as well as to answer basic client questions and consults with seniors to provide responses to more complex questions
• Applies principles and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)  to provide guidance to clients on adherence to requirements in accounting records and financial reporting. 
• Documents and communicates an understanding and application of all professional standards on an engagement to follow required grant reporting and compliance with grant requirements
• Makes basic constructive suggestions to improve the client’s programs and policies, as needed
• Researches Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accounting and operational guidance and assists clients in making financial and operational decisions based on issued Accounting Briefs and PIH notices published
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A
   

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance, required 

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred
• Accounting based internship, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred 

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting 
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to learn general ledger software programs

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $65,000 - $75,000 
California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
New Jersey Range: $74,000 - $78,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Ohio Range: $71,000 - $75,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000
Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

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