Position: Accounting Manager – Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Temporary)
Accounting Manager – Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
$35.00 per hour | Temporary – 6-Month Assignment
Atlanta, GA | Hybrid Schedule
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Lead Financial Operations That Support Affordable Housing Programs!
Focus People is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program for a public-sector client in Atlanta, GA.
This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who brings strong financial management experience, enjoys improving accounting processes, and understands the importance of accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
We are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in government accounting, affordable housing, HUD-funded programs, grant management, or public-sector financial operations.
If you have experience overseeing accounting functions, managing financial reporting, resolving complex accounting issues, and supporting compliance-driven programs, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Do
The Accounting Manager may be responsible for supporting and overseeing accounting activities associated with the Housing Choice Voucher program, including:
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Review financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
- Coordinate month-end and period-end closing activities.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, accounting reports, and budget-to-actual variances.
- Monitor program expenditures, funding allocations, and financial records.
- Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and funding requirements.
- Identify accounting discrepancies, investigate financial issues, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
- Assist with financial audits, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with finance, program leadership, and other departments to improve accounting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Provide accounting guidance and support to team members as needed.
- Help maintain organized, accurate financial records and reporting processes.
What We're Looking For
Qualified candidates should bring:
- Professional accounting experience with demonstrated responsibility for complex accounting functions.
- Previous experience in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Controller, or comparable accounting leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
- Experience reviewing financial statements and identifying accounting discrepancies.
- Understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting or financial management systems.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills and a hands‑on approach to accounting operations.
Preferred Experience – What Will Help You Stand Out
Candidates with the following backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply:
- Government or Public‑Sector Accounting: Experience supporting state agencies, local government, or publicly funded organizations.
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) / Section 8 Programs:
Familiarity with housing assistance programs and related financial operations.
- HUD‑Funded Programs: Experience working with federally funded housing programs and financial reporting requirements.
- Grant & Fund Accounting: Knowledge of restricted funding, grant expenditures, funding allocations, and financial compliance.
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