BDO USA
Assurance Associate, Public Housing Authority - Fall 2025/Winter 2026 (Greater P
BDO USA, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
Assurance Associate, Public Housing Authority - Fall 2025/Winter 2026 (Greater Philadelphia)
Job Summary
The Public Housing Finance Consultant partners with Senior Consultants and Managers on client projects and engagements to assist in delivering accounting, audit, and management consulting services for Public Housing Agencies client base.
Job Duties
Performs outsource accounting function for clients including entering trial balances, making entry adjustments as needed, verifying trial balance amounts, and setting up electronic files to support client
Performs detailed account analysis and may rebuild general ledgers and prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, as needed
Interprets and applies knowledge of Public Housing Authority (PHA) Finance standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products such as bank reconciliations, audit support workpapers, and board financial reports
Provides strong written work products including workpapers that meets the client’s requirements and PHA Finance quality standards
Regularly interacts with clients to complete general ledgers, account analysis as well as to answer basic client questions and consults with seniors to provide responses to more complex questions
Applies principles and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) to provide guidance to clients on adherence to requirements in accounting records and financial reporting.
Documents and communicates an understanding and application of all professional standards on an engagement to follow required grant reporting and compliance with grant requirements
Makes basic constructive suggestions to improve the client’s programs and policies, as needed
Researches Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accounting and operational guidance and assists clients in making financial and operational decisions based on issued Accounting Briefs and PIH notices published
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance, required
Leadership experience, preferred
Accounting based internship, preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required
Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Takes appropriate actions without being asked
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to learn general ledger software programs
Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA is an EO employer.
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Job Duties
Performs outsource accounting function for clients including entering trial balances, making entry adjustments as needed, verifying trial balance amounts, and setting up electronic files to support client
Performs detailed account analysis and may rebuild general ledgers and prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, as needed
Interprets and applies knowledge of Public Housing Authority (PHA) Finance standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products such as bank reconciliations, audit support workpapers, and board financial reports
Provides strong written work products including workpapers that meets the client’s requirements and PHA Finance quality standards
Regularly interacts with clients to complete general ledgers, account analysis as well as to answer basic client questions and consults with seniors to provide responses to more complex questions
Applies principles and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) to provide guidance to clients on adherence to requirements in accounting records and financial reporting.
Documents and communicates an understanding and application of all professional standards on an engagement to follow required grant reporting and compliance with grant requirements
Makes basic constructive suggestions to improve the client’s programs and policies, as needed
Researches Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accounting and operational guidance and assists clients in making financial and operational decisions based on issued Accounting Briefs and PIH notices published
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance, required
Leadership experience, preferred
Accounting based internship, preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required
Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Takes appropriate actions without being asked
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to learn general ledger software programs
Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA is an EO employer.
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