Financial Accountant

Santa Clara Cnty Hsg Auth • San Jose, CA

30d • $113,904 - $152,643

About The Position

If you are an experienced Financial Accountant/Analyst focused on working to be fiscally responsible and ethical in the administration of public funds, keep reading...

SCCHA is mission driven and committed to inspiring affordable housing solutions to enable low- income individuals to achieve financial stability and self-reliance.

We are looking for a person that leads and coordinates the preparation of the affiliate annual audits and other auditor examinations; and assist the real estate team with affiliate budget preparations, plans and coordinates the accounting process for affiliate properties that provide affordable housing; reviews, evaluates work methods, procedures, provides technical support to real estate teams and property management accountants, and enforces policies and procedures, analyzes and reviews financial reports and much more.

 If you are looking for a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, then SCCHA is the place for you.

What we have to offer YOU:

We are a small Agency with passion to serve others and have big ambitions. We are innovators, caregivers, and supporters who are strategic and aspire to take small steady steps to achieve big impacts.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance/accounting
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in financial accounting experience, management, budget, financial analysis or a related field
• At least one (1) year experience working as a technical or functional lead is highly desirable
• Ideal candidates will provide administrative, budgetary, and workflow support to the Finance Department and agency staff, analyzes programmatic practices and procedures for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements; conducts needs analyses, provide agency-wide payroll monitoring and support and other related tasks
• Have a passion to care, support and serve others so we can collaboratively fulfil the requirements of our roles and serve our clients and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the preparation of the affiliate annual audits and other auditor examinations
• Assists the real estate team with affiliate budget preparations
• Plans and coordinates the accounting process for affiliate properties that provide affordable housing
• Reviews, evaluates work methods, procedures
• Provides technical support to real estate teams and property management accountants
• Enforces policies and procedures
• Analyzes and reviews financial reports

Benefits

• We offer a generous total compensation package including salary and benefits.
• 9/80 Work Schedule with alternating Friday's off.
• Vacation and Sick leave begin accruing upon hire.
• $250 monthly benefit that maybe used by employees for any wellness purpose including but not limited to assisting with benefit premiums, co-pays, gym memberships, purchase of fitness equipment, weight-loss programs, etc.
• Medical insurance premiums paid up to $2,400/month. Medical waiver available for employees who waive coverage up to $575/month.
• 100% dental and vision insurance premiums paid for employees and dependents.
• Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for advancing your education.
• CalPERS retirement and 457 deferred compensation plan available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level