Accountant I

Everett Housing Authority•Everett, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, plus one year of related experience.
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
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 colleagues, clients, and customers
Effectively plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines
Establish and maintain respectful, cooperative, and effective working relationships with others
Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Follow written and verbal directions
Learn and apply skills in new software applications as needed.
Understand and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
Uphold the values of the agency and work in support of our mission and strategic plan.
Valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 60 days and acceptable driving record
Must be bondable for insurance purposes
Fair Housing Certification or ability to obtain within the first six (6) months.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government/public sector financial management and accounting
High level skill in Excel
Experience in HUD financial reporting systems
Experience with grant reporting
Affordable Housing accounting experience
Yardi or other property management software
Working knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP, GASB, FASB, and IRS regulations
CPA license

Responsibilities

Work with other Finance and accounting staff to prepare financial statements and reports for EHA’s programs and properties on a monthly, 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

Benefits

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!