Blackfeet Housing Hiring for Fee Accountant at Browning, MT Full Time

Request for Proposals for Accounting Services
For
The Blackfeet Housing

Blackfeet Housing (BH) located Browning, Montana is seeking proposals from interested fee accountants to provide their services for BH. Blackfeet Housing is a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) that receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing to low-income families in the designated service area within the exterior boundaries of the Blackfeet Nation.

The work to be performed under the contract, which is listed under this RFP, is subject to the Native American Housing & Self-Determination Act. This RFP is not restricted to Indian firms; however, preference will be given to Indian owned enterprises. To be considered responsive, all proposals must contain a statement describing how the firm will provide Indian Preference (IP) in subcontracts, training, and employment. 
Firms responding to this RFP must submit the following information in their proposals:

1.  Description of the services to be provided.
2.  A personal resume which lists the qualifications, experience, and credentials of the people in the firm who will have primary responsibility for providing services to Blackfeet Housing. Special emphasis should be provided on
   experience working with Native American Programs.
3.  A listing of three clients currently or formerly under contract to serve as references.
4.  A description of the experience of the firm with Fund accounting related computer software and computer systems.
5.  A description of the services that the firm offers in response to the SCOPE OF SERVICES Section outlined below.
6.  An hourly rate times the total hours of time expected to work on the items outlined in the scope of services. Give
   a grand total cost along with a not to exceed fee which should include any travel costs.
7.  An hourly rate for any other additional over site as needed.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The fee accountant should be familiar with Fund Accounting Software such, preferably Abila MIP, Quickbooks, as well as housing software, preferably HDS Doorways. Fee accountants should also have a working knowledge of LowIncome Housing Tax Credits, (LIHTC). Work to be performed to include but not limited to the guidance of the preparation of the previous Fiscal Year Financial Audit according to OMB 2 CFR 200 Subpart F
compliance requirements. The Scope of Services to be provided by the Fee Accountant will include, but not limited.

•  Review the previous year’s audit and ensure that audit adjustments have been applied to all accounts in order to produce a proper roll forward.
•  Prepare all general ledgers (G/L) and trial balances (T/BS) for beginning of audit period through current to
  recommend adjustments and entries necessary HUD and GAAP compliance including adjustments to trial
  balances.
•  Prepare and/or review reports to and from HUD ONAP & other oversight agencies and determine applicability to the records and year end closing.
•  Assist in closing the prior fiscal year including but not limited to: year-end entries and accruals, audit schedules, account/transaction support and financial statement input.
•  Provide support through the acceptance of the unaudited financial statements and recommend changes to be
  consistent with HUD protocol & GAAP if necessary.
•  Provide accounting support to include payroll and tenant accounts,
•  Provide support, if needed, during the audit period
•  Review and advise on BH’s internal control system in its accounting functions.
•  Train finance staff on accounting issues as needed to prepare for audit.

 Advise the Executive Director and the Board of Commissioners of the final Year End Financial statements.
Other additional oversite

•  Preparation for audit and oversite for tax credit project.
•  Preparation for audit and oversite for ICDBG projects.
•  Assistance to BH staff with departmental budgeting as well as HUD IHBG Compliance budget.
•  Provide regulatory computer updates as necessary.
•  Development of computerized financial statements as needed.
•  Train finance staff on accounting issues as they arise.

OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
Proposal Due Date: BH requests sealed proposals for fee accountant services by 4:00 P.M, MCT, on January 9,

1. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed package clearly marked “Proposal for Fee Accountant” and submitted to:

Blackfeet Housing
Procurement Department
Attn: Shirley Kay Hannon
1200 SW Boundary St
PO Box 449
Browning, MT 59417

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