Accounting Technician

CIty of Everett Housing Authority•Everett, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician supports the Everett Housing Authority’s Finance team by performing accounting and financial tasks related to the agency’s business and financial operations. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager and other Finance department staff, the position supports the agency’s mission to create affordable housing and foster healthy communities where households thrive. The role handles accounts payable, tenant accounting, bank and account reconciliations, financial records and spreadsheets, accounting entries, reporting, filing, and related clerical duties. The Accounting Technician also assists colleagues with special projects and provides coverage when needed. The position is full-time, non-exempt, union, and requires regular, reliable onsite work.

Requirements

Meet 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.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent communication, composition, grammar, spelling, and math skills.
Effectively use Microsoft software programs, with proficiency in Excel.
Create and use complex computerized spreadsheets, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
Use computers, devices, software applications, and various office machines.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and reconcile vendor accounts, tenant accounts, and subsidiary ledger accounts.
Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Manage time and tasks efficiently with limited supervision.
Communicate professionally and tactfully in English, verbally and in writing, with coworkers, supervisors, directors, colleagues, clients, auditors, customers, vendors, and the public.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions accurately.
Understand and manage filing and organizing systems.
Drive a vehicle safely and legally.
Be bondable for insurance purposes.
Have Fair Housing Certification or be able to obtain it within the first six months.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government or 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 handling 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.
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 and provide coverage in their absence.
Work regular and reliable onsite hours, maintain punctual and consistent attendance, follow an agreed-upon schedule, and work additional hours as necessary to complete work.
Work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with coworkers, clients, and other contacts; follow EHA safety and personnel policies; and perform other duties as assigned.