Finance Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview:

For four decades, Nan McKay & Associates has been the leader in providing innovative solutions for neighborhoods across the country. With offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, our San Diego-based, female-owned company is recognized as one of the most effective, strategic, and compliance-focused organizations serving communities nationwide. We're committed to ensuring that housing authorities, property management companies, and municipalities have the resources they need to help the families they serve. With over 550 full-time and contract employees, our expertise includes everything from program administration and inspections to community development strategies. We have extensive experience in all areas of HUD's Public and Indian Housing programs, including HCV, PBV, and public housing. You'll also find us providing our comprehensive inspections services to agencies and companies coast to coast.

Our Mission Statement:

Nan McKay will deliver innovative solutions for our clientele through professional expertise, collaborative partnerships, and commitment to customer service.

Position Overview:

The Finance Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for residents under NMA's property listings. The Finance Specialist will proactively seek to resolve potential errors and duplicate payments. These findings will be communicated to the Operations Department to increase the accuracy of reporting HAP disbursements. The Finance Specialist operates under direct general supervision of the Finance Supervisor. The Finance Specialist exercises no supervision over other employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Finance Specialist will review, analyze, and audit HAP, review manual adjustment requests for accuracy, develop a working understanding of the current legacy system and other systems in order to audit and identify potential errors and duplicate payments. The Finance Specialist will develop a working relationship with the operations department's teams to assist in the resolution of issues with ledger reporting and account interpretation, and conduct all job functions in alignment with the local Housing Authority Administrative Plan, HUD regulations and state and local requirements. The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required, and other duties may be assigned. The Finance Specialist must obtain certification in Housing Choice Voucher Basics within 120 days of employment.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Must have excellent writing skills and ability to maintain technical documentation, as well as troubleshoot and explain technical issues and concepts to clients, customers, and employees. Any experience with Public Housing/Housing Choice Voucher program and/or financial systems preferred. Self-motivated and focused with a positive outlook and excellent organizational skills is a must. Should have experience working in a project team-oriented environment and a demonstrated ability to articulate financial/administrative policies and guidelines effectively. Excellent attention to detail, judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Education and Experience Required:

A four-year degree from an accredited institution (i.e. Bachelor of Science) in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. Excellent spreadsheet and database skills (Microsoft Excel) as well as strong general computer skills with the Microsoft Office Suite including e-mail required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person