Accountant II

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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions related to Multifamily properties, including the disbursement and receipt of HOME and HTF funds.
• Review financial documents for Multifamily properties.
• Ensure accurate tracking of loan balances, allowances, and related revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with loan servicing, finance, and program teams to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations in Workday.
• Complete other reconciliations to assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting.    
• Develop and maintain supporting schedules for financial statements and disclosures.
• Coordinate and serve as a contact for external auditors; prepare audit schedules and respond to audit inquiries.

Multifamily Property Loan Servicing

• Review and process Multifamily loan servicing and grant transactions, including loan disbursements, loan repayments, escrow disbursements and receipts, and grant disbursements.
• Monitor accounts receivable for Multifamily properties to ensure timely collection of loan and escrow payments and payment for fees.
• Manage and review the processing of rental assistance payments and the receipt of funds for a large portfolio.

Financial Grant Administration for HOME and HTF programs

• Liaise with federal and Pennsylvania granting entities on financial and reporting related topics.
• Determine compliance requirements and implement and maintain procedures at PHFA necessary to ensure program compliance for financial and reporting related requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with PHFA personnel responsible for executing grant programs and those associated with program costs.
• Coordinate the collection and review of time allocation records and travel and expense information attributable to PHFA personnel associated with grant programs and prepare documentation for reimbursement from grant sponsors.
• Maintain grant budgetary and actual records.
• Report financial summary and detailed grant activity to grant sponsors, as required per agreements.
• Reconcile grant activity to PHFA’s general ledger.

Other

• Review work prepared by accounting staff; provide guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight.
• Contribute to developing modifications to Accounting policies, procedures, and forms.
• Cross train on other Accounting functions.
• Flexibility to take on new tasks as needs change.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As an employer, PHFA is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and reflects the residents that it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment. There are numerous policies in place at PHFA to help us honor this commitment.

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, family status, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race or religion.

PHFA values, honors and commits to the equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all forms. We are committed to the diversity of all staff, and in all programs and services offered.