Housing Program Accountant

To support the financial activities associated with non-profit and co-operative housing providers under different subsidy models and various legislative and operating agreement requirements. To calculate and determine annual subsidy entitlements; analyse, interpret and reconcile housing providers’ Annual Information Returns (AIR), including revenue and expenditure reporting; conduct audit/financial operational reviews and assist with fraud investigations of housing providers; expenditure reporting and accounting for the affordable housing programs; analysis of the financial administration of the various programs.

• Completion of a three year community college program, with a diploma in Accounting or Business Management or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Actively enrolled in accounting designation program (CPA/CA, CMA, CGA).

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years related experience in a Municipal, computerized accounting environment with training in accounting database applications and PC software such as ERP, YARDI, RECAP, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Experience in the development of reports, graphs, tables, complex spread sheets with macros/formulas, and financial programs as well as experience in the interpretation and analysis of non-profit financial accounting and fund accounting.

• Knowledge of affordable housing programs, funding and related policies.
• Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation including Housing Services Act (HSA) and the Housing Provider Funding model.
• Knowledge of property management environment.
• Must possess an aptitude for accuracy and detail.
• Sound knowledge of analysis techniques.
• Sound knowledge of accounting procedures and practices.
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment and within tight deadlines.

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.