Accountant I

Summary: The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. This role involves entry-level professional accounting work, focusing on the analysis and preparation of financial and budgetary statements and reports. Responsibilities: - Prepare accounting data for posting to general ledger accounts from subsidiary records and supporting documentation - Prepare accounts receivable reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting - Prepare analysis of financial statements and related reports - Monitor and analyze daily receipts and wire activity - Research and resolve coding issues, answer inquiries from other staff and outside agencies - Review and resolve Port-In discrepancies and suspense account balances - Prepare entries for all deposits, wires and other financial transactions - Prepare audit schedules as necessary - Make corrections to the tenant ledger as necessary - Maintain accurate and organized records - Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - At least one year of experience as an Accountant - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related degree - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted - Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices - Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, governmental laws, rules, and regulations governing accounting activities at HOC - Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of, Inter Company reconciliation - Knowledge of computerized spreadsheet databases and computerized accounting systems - Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret financial data to solve accounting problems - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Required Skills: Accounting principles, Governmental accounting laws, regulations, Inter Company reconciliation, Computerized spreadsheet databases, Computerized accounting systems, Financial data analysis