Senior Assurance Accountant w/Affordable Housing exper.- hybrid various NC locations

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The responsibilities for this key position are: Developing a command of GAAP, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentations Obtaining a thorough understanding of generally accepted assurance standards and common assurance procedures and techniques Drafting financial statements and reports in accordance with standards Working with HUD mortgages, Section 8 rental assistance program, 202/811; rural development: 538 insurance mortgages, 515 loans with rental assistance Handling LIHTCs (Low Income Housing Credits); Bond-financed affordable housing deals Performing cost certifications Assuming responsibility for efficiently supervising both assurance and non-assurance engagements Effectively communicating with clients to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to the client Demonstrating skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty Demonstrating competencies in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards Possessing technical knowledge sufficient to train staff accountants Reviewing staff workpapers, making certain they are appropriate Performing broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, senior managers or partners is kept to a minimum Effective communication skills with staff, supervisors and management Training and instructing assistants in work to be performed Participating in planning and scheduling of client engagements/assignments Meeting time constraints and client deadlines Evaluating performance and providing feedback to staff Actively pursuing CPA license, if not already obtained

Requirements:

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree
• Min. of 3-4 years' experience as a staff accountant in public accounting
• HUD experience, Rural Development, LIHTCs; Cost Cert. exper., Bond-financed AH deals
• CPA certified or candidate for the CPA exam
• Membership in AICPA and NCACPA, as applicable
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in use of computers and accounting-related software programs
• Valid driver's license and good Motor Vehicle Record