Accounting Technician

Everett Housing Authority•Everett, WA

20d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician works under the direction of the Accounting Manager and other Finance department staff, providing accounting and financial services in support of the Everett Housing Authority’s business and financial operations. The role works with other Finance team members to support the agency’s mission of creating affordable housing and fostering healthy communities where households thrive. The position handles accounts payable, tenant accounting, bank reconciliations, financial spreadsheets and records, accounting entries, reports, and related clerical work. It also provides assistance to colleagues and coverage during their absences, and supports special projects as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent communication, composition, grammar, spelling, and math skills.
Ability to use Microsoft software programs effectively, with proficiency in Excel.
Ability to create and use complex computerized spreadsheets, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
Ability to use computers, devices, software applications, and various office machines.
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and reconcile vendor accounts, tenant accounts, and subsidiary ledger accounts.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to manage time and tasks efficiently with limited supervision.
Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully in spoken and written English with co-workers, supervisors, directors, colleagues, clients, auditors, customers, vendors, and the public.
Ability to understand and accurately follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to understand and manage filing and organizing systems.
Ability to drive a vehicle safely and legally.
One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline and six months of relevant experience; an associate degree in accounting or a related field and two years of paid experience in finance, payroll, accounting, budgeting, or a similar position; or at least five years of paid accounting experience.
Must be bondable for insurance purposes.
Fair Housing Certification, or ability to obtain it within the first six months.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government/public sector financial accounting.
Prior housing authority work experience.
Prior property management work experience.
Experience with Yardi or other property management software.

Responsibilities

Process and/or review accounts payable according to established procedures, including data entry, verifying account coding, opening mail, distributing checks, statements and correspondence, and responding to telephone inquiries.
Process printed checks for mailing and/or distribution.
Reconcile vendor statements.
Process tenant ACH rents, transfers, and vacates; accounts receivable payments; NSF checks; and monetary adjustments, and prepare bank deposits.
Monitor and troubleshoot tenant ledgers, assist property management staff, and run reports as needed.
Monitor and reconcile tenant security deposit ledgers and tenant aged receivable ledgers.
Reconcile monthly bank statements.
Prepare and maintain financial spreadsheets, schedules, and records, and perform calculations, analysis, and reconciliations of inventories, fixed assets, and other accounts.
Calculate and create accounting entries.
Perform data entry, prepare reports, handle filing and records management according to established procedures, and perform other clerical tasks as needed.
Assist colleagues with other tasks and special projects as needed and provide coverage in their absence.
Work regular, reliable, punctual, and consistent on-site hours on an agreed-upon schedule, with additional hours as necessary to complete work.
Work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with co-workers, clients, and other contacts.
Follow EHA Safety Policies and Procedures and EHA Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.