Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Accounting Analyst - Audit & Asset Performance
Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
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Summary
Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Accounting Analyst – Audit & Asset Performance is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all internal and external audit functions for Fort Worth Housing Solutions and its affiliated entities and properties, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit-related requests, and maintaining a proactive audit readiness posture across the agency. This position plays a key role in property-level and agency-wide audits, including FWHS’ Single Audit, and serves as the primary liaison between the finance team, external auditors, internal departments, and third-party property management companies.
The management analyst also provides oversight of property management accounting functions, ensuring financial data from external partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and audit standards. This includes monitoring property-level financial performance, managing compliance with budgetary targets, and supporting the reconciliation of property-level accounting records. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills to create, maintain, and review complex audit schedules, budget reports, and compliance documentation.
Due to the regulatory complexity and financial scope of FWHS’s operations, the Accounting Analyst – Audit & Asset Performance must exercise sound professional judgment and discretion in financial oversight and reporting. This position must demonstrate knowledge of HUD requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, GASB standards, and internal control frameworks such as COSO, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Texas State of Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The below statements 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. Other duties may be assigned.
Audit & Compliance Oversight
Coordinate and oversee all external audits (property-level, Single Audit, grant, agency-wide).
Review financial reports and GL activity prepared by accountants and property management teams to ensure accuracy and proper coding.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and investigate variances.
Track and fulfill audit PBC (Prepared by Client) requests across all departments and external partners.
Ensure timely and accurate responses to audit findings, support creation of corrective action plans.
Work with department heads in resolving or mitigating prior year findings.
Maintain audit calendars and internal tracking tools to ensure timely completion and submission.
Serve as the primary liaison with six independent CPA firms, internal finance staff, and over ten property management companies.
Support the development and refinement of internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Collaborate with the Controller and VP of Finance on process improvements and special projects.
Assist in the development of documentation, schedules, and policies that support financial and audit readiness.
Maintain dashboards or reports that track key audit and budget milestones.
Monitor compliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations, internal policies, and funding source requirements.
Develop and maintain internal controls and reporting tools to support audit readiness and fiscal accountability.
Financial Oversight and Property Management Performance
Provide oversight of property management accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate financial data and reconciliation.
Identify and investigate significant variances from prior months and years in financial data; collaborate with accounting staff and property management companies to resolve discrepancies promptly.
Review financial reports and GL activity prepared by accountants and property management teams to ensure accuracy and proper coding.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and investigate variances.
Assist with annual budget development, variance analysis, and monthly/quarterly budget reporting.
Approve journal entries related to property accounting.
Monitor property-level financial performance, compliance with budgets, and key financial indicators.
Facilitate communication between internal teams and property management.
Support Finance’s ERP system implementation and optimization.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Licenses, And Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, auditing, or budget management with a strong knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) principles. Familiarity with property-level accounting and affordable housing programs (e.g., Public Housing, Section 8, RAD). Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems. Excellent analytical and communication skills; detail-oriented and solution-focused.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a clean driving record (fewer than 3 moving violations in the last 3-year period) and must maintain licensure and clean driving record for the duration of employment and be eligible for coverage under FWHS’s fleet insurance policy.
Skills And Experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of asset management.
Experience or familiarity with RAD, Public Housing, HCV programs, and Yardi is strongly preferred.
Experience with Yardi, Emphasys, or similar property management/accounting platforms.
Familiarity with HUD funding, cost certifications, and tax credit (LIHTC) requirements.
Experience with Power BI or data visualization tools and prior experience in a public housing authority or nonprofit housing finance setting.
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, business English and math.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with other employees and other business contacts.
Above average analytical and reasoning abilities.
Ability to coordinate several concurrent activities simultaneously.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Government Administration
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Accounting Analyst - Audit 7 Asset
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Accounting Analyst - Audit 7 Asset
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Summary
Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Accounting Analyst – Audit & Asset Performance is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all internal and external audit functions for Fort Worth Housing Solutions and its affiliated entities and properties, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit-related requests, and maintaining a proactive audit readiness posture across the agency. This position plays a key role in property-level and agency-wide audits, including FWHS’ Single Audit, and serves as the primary liaison between the finance team, external auditors, internal departments, and third-party property management companies.
The management analyst also provides oversight of property management accounting functions, ensuring financial data from external partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with internal reporting requirements and audit standards. This includes monitoring property-level financial performance, managing compliance with budgetary targets, and supporting the reconciliation of property-level accounting records. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills to create, maintain, and review complex audit schedules, budget reports, and compliance documentation.
Due to the regulatory complexity and financial scope of FWHS’s operations, the Accounting Analyst – Audit & Asset Performance must exercise sound professional judgment and discretion in financial oversight and reporting. This position must demonstrate knowledge of HUD requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, GASB standards, and internal control frameworks such as COSO, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Texas State of Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The below statements 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. Other duties may be assigned.
Audit & Compliance Oversight
Coordinate and oversee all external audits (property-level, Single Audit, grant, agency-wide).
Review financial reports and GL activity prepared by accountants and property management teams to ensure accuracy and proper coding.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and investigate variances.
Track and fulfill audit PBC (Prepared by Client) requests across all departments and external partners.
Ensure timely and accurate responses to audit findings, support creation of corrective action plans.
Work with department heads in resolving or mitigating prior year findings.
Maintain audit calendars and internal tracking tools to ensure timely completion and submission.
Serve as the primary liaison with six independent CPA firms, internal finance staff, and over ten property management companies.
Support the development and refinement of internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Collaborate with the Controller and VP of Finance on process improvements and special projects.
Assist in the development of documentation, schedules, and policies that support financial and audit readiness.
Maintain dashboards or reports that track key audit and budget milestones.
Monitor compliance with HUD and Uniform Guidance regulations, internal policies, and funding source requirements.
Develop and maintain internal controls and reporting tools to support audit readiness and fiscal accountability.
Financial Oversight and Property Management Performance
Provide oversight of property management accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate financial data and reconciliation.
Identify and investigate significant variances from prior months and years in financial data; collaborate with accounting staff and property management companies to resolve discrepancies promptly.
Review financial reports and GL activity prepared by accountants and property management teams to ensure accuracy and proper coding.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and investigate variances.
Assist with annual budget development, variance analysis, and monthly/quarterly budget reporting.
Approve journal entries related to property accounting.
Monitor property-level financial performance, compliance with budgets, and key financial indicators.
Facilitate communication between internal teams and property management.
Support Finance’s ERP system implementation and optimization.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Licenses, And Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, auditing, or budget management with a strong knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) principles. Familiarity with property-level accounting and affordable housing programs (e.g., Public Housing, Section 8, RAD). Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems. Excellent analytical and communication skills; detail-oriented and solution-focused.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a clean driving record (fewer than 3 moving violations in the last 3-year period) and must maintain licensure and clean driving record for the duration of employment and be eligible for coverage under FWHS’s fleet insurance policy.
Skills And Experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of asset management.
Experience or familiarity with RAD, Public Housing, HCV programs, and Yardi is strongly preferred.
Experience with Yardi, Emphasys, or similar property management/accounting platforms.
Familiarity with HUD funding, cost certifications, and tax credit (LIHTC) requirements.
Experience with Power BI or data visualization tools and prior experience in a public housing authority or nonprofit housing finance setting.
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, business English and math.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with other employees and other business contacts.
Above average analytical and reasoning abilities.
Ability to coordinate several concurrent activities simultaneously.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Government Administration
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