Accountant

Full job description

The Jamestown Housing Authority is seeking a skilled and motivated Accountant to join our administrative team. This position is responsible for the full scope of the Authority’s financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, HUD reporting, budget preparation, and audit coordination.

This is a civil service position; the selected candidate will be appointed provisionally and must take the next available civil service examination for the position and be eligible for permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare weekly payrolls and all related filings including 941s, NYS-45s, W-2s, and 1099s

Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable

Reconcile the Authority's general ledger and all financial accounts, including capital funding and depreciation schedules

Prepare and submit all year-end financial reporting to HUD using the Financial Assessment System (FASS)

Submit monthly Voucher Management System (VMS) reports to HUD

Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications and specialized financial projects

Compile data for budget preparation; develop and transmit the annual budget to HUD

Coordinate HUD-mandated Single-Year Financial and Management Audits

Submit quarterly reports through federalreporting.gov and other HUD platforms

Prepare monthly financial statements for review by the Board of Commissioners

Manage drawdowns of capital and operating funds through HUD’s LOCCS system

Submit annual management reports via the Management Assessment Sub-System (MASS)

Oversee IRS and pension plan withholdings and related reporting

Prepare the Authority’s annual PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) submissions to local municipalities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,967.00 - $68,076.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person