Accountant,Financial Reporting,Financial Analyst Job Everett area,Washington USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Accountant I

Starting Salary Range: $66,997 - $87,097 annually ($34.36 - $44.67 per hour) DOE, plus benefits

This position has been reposted to continue our search for the right candidate.

Our Agency
Everett Housing Authority (EHA) is a diverse, innovative public agency located in Everett, WA, only minutes from the waterfront. EHA is committed to our mission: to create affordable housing and foster healthy communities where households thrive.
Those interested can expect:

A competitive salary
Accrue up to 12 days of paid vacation in your first year of employment
13 days of sick leave each year
13 paid holidays each year
A strong benefit package including robust health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as a pension plan (PERS).
Long term disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Work that makes a difference!

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Finance and other Finance department staff, the Accountant I will provide service to the agency by performing accounting and financial tasks related to the business and financial operations of the agency together with and in support of other members of the Finance team. This work will play an important role in accomplishing the Everett Housing Authority’s mission of providing affordable housing and fostering healthy communities.

STANDARDS

AND FUNCTIONS

The following duties are illustrative only (i.e. not all inclusive)

Required Workplace Standards

Works regular and reliable hours on site as required;

Attendance must be punctual and consistent;

Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work;

Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers, clients and other contacts;

Follows all EHA Procedures;

Follows all EHA Personnel Policies and Procedures;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work with other Finance and accounting staff to prepare financial statements and reports for EHA’s programs and properties on quarterly and annual basis;

Participate in annual budget preparation and assist with ongoing budget monitoring for various properties and programs;

Prepare and/or review monthly financial entries, including standard and recurring journal entries, and reconcile general ledger, bank, inventory, and other accounts for EHA and its programs and properties, including but not limited to tax credit partnerships, affordable properties, and HUD-assisted properties

Calculate and record entries and transactions, reconcile escrow and other accounts as well as liabilities of clients and tenants throughout the year and at year end;

Assists in monitoring all financial transactions for the properties assigned; records, adjusts project cost, revenue, asset and liabilities; monitors the debt and interest payment process; prepares interest accrual entries;
Assists in monitoring the debt service and trustee accounts; records and allocates interest expenses; verifies the principal balances and interest paid and earned; generates monthly reconciliation report; prepares general ledger entries and reconciles general ledger and sub ledger accounts;

Prepare other transactions, reports, schedules, and detailed work-papers as needed for the agency, its various properties and programs;

Prepare and file; or participate in preparation of reports for HUD, investors, lenders, and other outside parties;

Assist with preparation of the agency's annual financial report;

Assist with preparation of schedules and reports for audits and in response to audit requests;

Oversee and/or prepare grant program reports and billings;

Prepare various reports for management and the Board of Commissioners;

Work with other agency departments on finance related functions and reports as well as agency wide committees as needed;

Monitor, review, and assist as needed with efforts related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, inventory posting, fixed assets, and other operations and Finance Department tasks;

Assists with cash management as needed;

Serves as back up for other Finance Department personnel as needed;

Requirements

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, plus one year of related experience.

Required Knowledge of/Skill in:

Financial practices, including accounting, budgeting, and forecasting;
Principles and practices of modern financial management and techniques;
Budget preparation and control; public sector experience beneficial;
Principles and methods of effective communication;
Recordkeeping and management techniques, including archival requirements;
Effectively use Microsoft suite of software programs; proficiency in Excel;

Required Ability To:

Work independently;
Read, interpret, apply and adhere to rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Maintain records, archive documents according to regulations, and prepare reports;
Professionally and tactfully communicate in English both verbally and in writing; including with co-workers, supervisors, directors, other…


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Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst