Job Description

NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (HCR) fosters the creation and preservation of high quality affordable

housing, while working strategically to revitalize neighborhoods and communities throughout the Empire State. Under

the leadership of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative

agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany,

Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving

low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance,

home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a

variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate,

architecture, finance, law and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is

productive, flexible, accountable, ethical and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they

live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental,

vision, retirement and family-friendly policies.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Assistant will aid in processing of COVID Relief funds provided to the Housing Trust

Fund Corporation through the Community Development Block Grant program. The individual will assist in the processing

of payments tracking payment information and organizing and maintaining records related to this program. The starting

salary for the Finance Assistant is $48,857.

DUTIES: Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will:

•Track and process payments for the CDBG-CV program including reviewing documents, creating warrants andmemos, an entering information into various tracking tools.

•Interact regularly with programmatic staff to identify and correct any errors in disbursements and to obtaincorrect banking information to make payments.

•Enter required information into various systems including internal and external (Federal) systems.

•Assist in establishing processes and procedures for the CDBG-CV program fiscal operations.

•Assist in organizing and maintaining files for the CDBG-CV program.

•Participate and/or provide information for various audits and monitoring visits for the CDBG-CV program.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS:

•High school diploma or equivalent

•Advanced Excel and Word

•Accounts Payable/Receivable experience preferred

•Familiarity with SharePoint systems

•Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

WHAT WE OFFER:

•Exciting opportunity to be part of New York’s resurgence to greatness;

•Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits;

•Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.