Finance Specialist

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The Finance Team within the Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a full-time regular Accountant with strong analytical skills to fill the Finance Specialist position at our Loudoun County Office of Housing located at 106 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg, VA. The Finance Specialist will support activities in Finance, Accounting, Grants, Audits and Loan compliance for multiple Federal, State and locally funded housing programs.

This position will be supporting various financial and accounting related responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Working with grants, awards, coordinating and providing support for necessary journal entries with Department of Finance and Budget.
• Preparing budget adjustments.
• Preparing various reconciliations to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Accounts payable.
• Accounts receivable.
• Purchase requisitions.
• Researching and resolving accounting and financial issues.
• Preparing audit ready work papers.
• Preparing loan payments for Down Payment Closing Cost programs and Public Employee Grant program.
• Assisting with REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center).
• Participating in the year-end close process.
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations.
• Providing back up support for Housing Choice Voucher program.
• Coordinating with program managers.
• Acting as additional escrow agent.
• Providing back-up support to other team members as needed.
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.
  

Position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience in accounting, preferably in a government accounting setting.

Prior experience preparing reconciliations, audit work papers, working with a major ERP system such as Oracle, Deltek, or SAP and contributions working on individual or team projects is preferred. Familiarity with Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program desired.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

Professional references will be verified.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.