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