JACK T. BLOSKY, CPA
President, Blosky & Associates, LLC
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE
Mr. Blosky, President of Blosky & Associates, has over twenty-three years of accounting and consulting experience in the housing industry on engagements ranging from fee accounting to computer implementation. He has extensive experience working with Public Housing Authorities on financial and management operation issues. He has worked with and trained executive directors, finance directors, Section 8 coordinators, and systems managers on housing related topics.
Mr. Blosky has extensive hands-on experience managing small, medium and large agency projects, as well as implementation and training. His experience covers all aspects of housing agency operations, from budget preparation through monthly transaction entry to year-end close-out as well as running finance departments on an interim basis, and all financial and management functions including resident lease-up, account analysis, MIS information flow, procurement, modernization, and HUD compliance. He has project experience as a fee accountant, consultant, trainer, coordinator, and auditor with strong orientation in PC-based systems, internal controls, policy and procedure development, and staff training.
Mr. Blosky has provided consulting on a wide range of complex accounting and technical issues including troubled agency (including MASS) workout, account analysis, operational reviews, IPA and IG audit finding solutions, and long-term planning. He has provided expert opinion on HUD regulations; reviewed maintenance operations, performed audit and review on financial operations of resident organizations/councils, and assisted clients with project-based budgeting and accounting implementation. With cross-functional expertise in the technical, financial and managerial aspects of housing plus a strong understanding of the means, methods, and procedures used by HUD he has consulted in a variety of situations including performance funding system maximization.
Mr. Blosky has spoken at various housing organizations and HUD offices extensively to PHAs on accounting, budgeting and Operating Fund computation.He has been a featured speaker on topics including MASS, Section 8 management and leasing, project-based accounting, and GAAP conversion for various state housing organizations, regional associations, and national conferences. Mr. Blosky has exclusively provided training to commissioners and executive directors- in the state of New Jersey through a national competition selection by Rutgers University. He has also prepared and presented training seminars nationally for housing agency for the past 22 years. Mr. Blosky is solicited by HUD & REAC frequently and assisted with the GAAP Conversion guide and FDS Crosswalk guide.
EDUCATION
Mr. Blosky performed undergraduate studies at Muhlenberg University earning a degree in accounting and business administration.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Nationally recognized trainer for PHAs.
New Jersey State Certification Program trainer through Rutgers University
Trainer for PHADA’s new Executive Director Certification Program
jack@bloskyassociates.com
SEAN BARRERA
Vice-President, Blosky & Associates, LLC
Mr. Barrera has more than ten years experience working with Housing Authorities. In his ten years working in the Housing Industry, Mr. Barrera has participated in providing services for housing authorities which includes everything from day to day operations to specialized projects and analysis. Mr. Barrera has also advised and assisted housing authorities in maximizing their ability to earn Operating Subsidy, Section 8 Fees and other Grant and Subsidy funds.
His experience includes acting as Finance Director for several Authorities, managing staff and reviewing and improving Authorities policies and procedures. Mr. Barrera has also performed Management and Financial Assessments of Authority’s, which also include working with the Troubled Agency Recovery. He has experience in financial management and reporting of several types of federal, state, and local grants. Mr. Barrera conducts training for Authority staff, has participated in training seminars for PHA Finance.
EDUCATION
Mr. Barrera graduated from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration.
sean@bloskyassociates.com
BRIDGET METZLER
Associate
Ms. Metzler is an Associate with the firm and has worked in the Housing Industry for 8 years and the Accounting industry for 15 years. She provides assistance with day-to-day accounting, operating budgets, and year-end closings.
bridget@bloskyassciates.com
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