Since 2008, when Hurricane Katrina impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast, HORNE has become a leader in disaster recovery efforts. HORNE now provides services, with 13 locations across the US and Puerto Rico. The driving force of our accounting and business advisory firm isand always will beour close personal attention to those affected by natural disasters. Emphasizing innovation and forward-looking ideas, HORNE is a top 100 firm in the nation and a top 10 firm in the Southeast. HORNE Values… A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams. A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency and community service to empower people. An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise. HORNE Offers… An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation and positive energy which HORNE calls the Wise Firm©. A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference. A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them. “Fearless Unrivaled Flexibility”– It’s about results, not the hours you work. The Disaster Recovery Specialist within Government Services performs essential tasks for the timely analysis and processing of documentation required by federal regulations associated with monitoring of expenditures related to disaster recovery grants. The Associate must be a critical thinker who is detail oriented and unafraid to challenge the status quo. The Associate position could require up to 100% travel, or temporary relocation to disaster recovery areas. Position Responsibilities: Learn the intricacies of Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grant programs, HUD, CDBG related programs, and other federal funding streams. Communicate with recipients of federal grants related to disaster recovery Review, analyze, and compile documentation provided by grant recipients Test Documentation provided to ensure grant scope was followed in anticipation for the receipt and/or disbursement of federal funds Analyze results of testing to determine whether or not a variance found should be reported as a compliance finding Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, and temporarily relocate to a project site if needed Participate in coaching program provided by HORNE LLP“Full Potential Skills” program Learn all new technology introduced by the Firm as appropriate for practice area Other duties as assigned Required Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required Minimum of one (1) year in a professional office setting Bilingual– Spanish speaking Open to travel for extended periods of time to disaster recovery areas including Puerto Rico.
