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RECRUITING SOURCE INTERNATIONAL Accountant- (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) in Houston, Texas
Accountant - TBRA
(Tenant Based Rental Assistance)
Houston, TX 77057
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for managing accounting, auditing, reporting, processing payments and other finance requirements for HOME TBRA CARE Grant Funded Programs. May report to multiple executive staff members.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide oversite and financial processing of the grant funded HOME TBRA CARE Program consisting of approximately 1,000 plus participant families served annually.
Responsible for the assigning, reporting, and monitoring of multiple grant funding streams from various HUD, federal, state, and local sources. Review HOME TBRA CARE grant funded programs subsidy worksheets and approve payment/recovery adjustments created by the Company.
Process weekly and monthly check payments.
Prepare monthly reports for reimbursement submission.
Develops and maintains a master list for:
- New vendors
- Current landlord addresses
- New admissions
- Change of unit location
- Termination of participation
- Stop payment and re-issue of replacement checks
- Change of ownership
- Adjustments for onetime payment and deductions
- Processing of manual check request for delinquent payments
Maintain a ledger of return checks for voiding or reissuance. Post cash/check receipts for refunds from landlord and clients. Issue Tax Form 1099. Manage IRS - Tax Levy for Landlord payments. Maintain check register for HAP (Housing Assistance Payment to landlords and). Coordinate and participate in solving of payment disputes. Provide supporting information related to customer issues, fraud investigation, grant funded programs administration, and Legal and IRS requests. Maintain open and continuous communication with grant funded teams. May be required to enter data into the Homeless Management Information System. Responsible for identifying and reporting payment issued. Responsible for regular reporting to funding sources upon request.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Knowledge of the principles and practices of government financing. Knowledge of job- related financial accounting software. Skill in analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. Skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative and financial reports. Skill in preparing and administering large complex budgets. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in supervising employees. Skill in developing and modifying complex models. Ability to function in an environment of multiple and possibly shifting priorities. Ability to interface with all levels of employees at the Company. Ability to demonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to take the initiative is extremely valuable. Possess demonstrated leadership performance in
