Full Charge Book Keeper
12 days ago
Central Falls
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) Central Falls, RI Who We Are The Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) provides safe, affordable housing while responsibly managing public funds in compliance with HUD regulations. Our mission is community-focused, but our accounting needs to be rock-solid. Thats where you come in. If you love organized spreadsheets, clean audits, and knowing your work truly matters, youll feel right at home here. The Gig Were looking for an Accounting Manager who can keep CFHAs financial operations accurate, compliant, and audit-readyall while maintaining a good sense of humor about month-end close. Youll oversee the day-to-day accounting functions for HUD-funded programs and ensure we stay in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. In short: youll help make sure our numbers tell the right storyand pass every test HUD throws our way. What Youll Be Doing • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in accordance with HUD and CFHA policies, • Oversee payroll processing, payroll reporting, and related HUD cost allocations, • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations for all programs, • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate classification of expenses across HUD programs, • Prepare and review invoicing, revenue tracking, and cash management, • Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, including:, • HUD Handbook requirements, • Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), • Cost allocation and allowable cost standards, • Assist with HUD-required financial reporting, including FDS submissions and other periodic reports, • Coordinate and support annual independent audits, HUD reviews, and internal financial audits, • Help monitor budgets and grant funding, ensuring funds are used appropriately and within guidelines, • Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements when needed, • Work collaboratively with program staff, vendors, auditors, and HUD representatives What Were Looking For • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • 35+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public sector, nonprofit, or HUD-funded environments, • Strong working knowledge of GAAP, • Experience with AR/AP, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting, • Familiarity with HUD programs, public housing, Section 8, or grant-based accounting is highly preferred, • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, • Ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines, • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, • Bilingual Spanish/English a PLUS!!! Why Youll Like It Here • Your work directly supports HUD-funded housing programs and the Central Falls community, • Stable, mission-driven public-sector environment, • Supportive team that appreciates accuracy, accountability, and good communication, • Competitive compensation and benefits, • A role where compliance, integrity, and impact all matter Ready to Put Your HUD Knowledge to Good Use? If youre an accounting professional who enjoys keeping programs compliant, audits smooth, and finances in orderwithout losing your personalitywed love to hear from you. Apply today and help CFHA continue serving our community responsibly.