Senior Programs Accountant

**About NRHA** Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk. NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority that has been exceptionally effective in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA aims to create and apply meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia. **About the Position** NRHA seeks qualified candidates for the position of **Senior Programs Accountant** This job performs, leads, and/or monitors complex accounting operations for assigned real estate redevelopment programs. Administers cash and security management functions Monitors financial activity of assigned programs and projects. Performs detailed analyses of financial data and submits and/or acts on findings. Coordinates assigned programs and projects accounting activity with other staff. Participates in the budget development process. Reconciles and processes standard and nonstandard tax statements. Performs comprehensive financial services for assigned programs or projects. **Essential Functions** Performs complex accounting functions for assigned real estate development programs and projects, including but not limited to enterprise, subsidy, contract, grant, debt, credit, loan, and bond administration: receives and analyzes financial data for each assigned program or project; compiles and posts into computer, periodic financial statement activity; leads and/or participates in program or project audits; develops or assists in developing comprehensive financial reports; prepares subsidiary and general ledger entries for program and project accounts; prepares the annual closing entries for both the audited financial statements and the General Ledger (GL); processes financial transactions, including but not limited to electronic funding receipts/draw downs, cash receipts, and disbursements; and communicates with relevant parties on accounting matters. Administers cash and securities management functions: identifies cash and investment needs; researches and recommends cash and security management systems, trends, approaches, instruments, and methods; administers, compiles, and records cash and security transactions; enters transaction data into cash and security management software applications; monitors transaction activity; analyzes transactions to identify trends and discrepancies; identifies accounting discrepancies and takes corrective action; assures proper distribution of cash and investment proceeds; computes relevant financial information; communicates with financial institutions and staff on cash and investment matters; and prepares, submits, and presents cash and securities management reports. Monitors financial activity of assigned programs and projects: tracks and records activity; performs standard reviews and/or statistical analyses to identify trends, nonstandard activity, or problems; notifies staff of issues; may recommend management action; and may take corrective action as authorized. Coordinates assigned programs and projects accounting activity with other staff: confers with staff; identifies coordination issues, including information, scheduling, procedure, and information technology issues; and acts to resolve issues to assure effective and efficient delivery of accounting services. Performs detailed analyses of financial data and submits and/or acts on findings: receives, compiles, and organizes financial data; analyzes data using standard financial analysis methods and/or program- or project-specific calculations; submits analysis to appropriate party in or…