Accounting Manager – Bessemer, AL

This is highly responsible management work related to the Authority’s accounting and financial reporting function. The incumbent is responsible for the management of all activities related to accounting and financial reporting for the Asset Management Projects (AMPs), the Section 8 program, related grants programs, the Central Office Cost Center (COCC), and related affiliate organizations. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for planning, budgeting, accounting, and reconciliation of all financial accounts as well as monitoring the financial performance of the various programs and funds. Work assignments are received in the form of broad objectives and performance expectations with minimal direction in day-to-day operations. This position may supervise administrative employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for certain management duties that pertain to the operation or improvement of all agency programs and properties. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsible for all aspects of the Authority’s accounting and financial reporting activities including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Coordinates and reviews the performance of all assigned staff. Provides related financial information for the agency to the Executive Director.
• Coordinates reporting under the Public Housing Assessment System, the Section Eight Management Assessment Program, and the Financial Data System.
• Prepares periodic reporting to funding agencies as required by the fund or program. Ensures that requests for funding are prepared and submitted as required.
• Provides support during property improvements, including general support for the expenditure of Capital Fund Program monies. Also provides support for other grants and funding vehicles.

Job Type: Full-time, Experience: Accounting: 6 years, managing teams: 3 years; Education: Bachelor’s; Please apply by visiting www.besha.org.