Summary: This position is responsible for managing individuals with disabilities’ funds by performing general accounting and auditing tasks. Essential Job Functions: + Submits requests for Agency to serve as Rep-Payee. + Completes Rep-Payee reports and SSI recertifications. + Resolves all SSA, SSI and SNAP eligibility problems. + Responsible for calculating countable income and Medicaid spend downs. + Processes and tracks Medicaid and food stamp re-certifications and completes all phone interviews. + Completes OPWDD training on Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Income, Social Security Disability and Personal Allowance. + Obtains an understanding of OPWDD and New York State finance regulations. + Processes fund requests. + Performs Rent, Personal Allowance and Cable transfers for Rep Payees. + Processes rent and cable batches. + Follows up on outstanding receivable balances for rents and cable. + Reconciles alpha accounts and consumer checking accounts monthly and ensures all checking account balances are under $1,000. + Manages burial and trust accounts and payments. + Files checking account statements. + Prepares and submits HUD vouchers. + Monitors and rectifies HUD voucher submissions. + Assists with HUD re-certifications and prepares for HUD Audits. + Keeps current on HUD regulations concerning rent and tenant files. + Provides supervisory training to managers as needed. + Provides accurate and timely reports to Residential. Specifically, the OFR report, Rent and Cable Aging Report. + Acts as backup for other related positions, as required. + Performs any other related duties as required by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Proficient in Excel, Word, and Access. + Ability to work independently and motivate others. + Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. + Ability to handle multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines. Education and Experience: + Associate’s degree in accounting or related field or 2 years related work experience. All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws or requirements, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer, in collaboration with Human Resources. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: + Sedentary working environment + Ability to reach above shoulder level. + Ability to turn/twist upper body. + Able to use hand repetitive action for fine manipulating, keyboarding and typing. Corporate Qualifications/Expectations: + Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures. + Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards. + Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy + Act as a professional representative of CDS Life Transitions, Inc. in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer.