Staff Accountant

Responsibilities may include:

• General ledger management

o Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries
o Assist internal customers with GL coding
o Fund allocation maintenance
o Assist year-end close processes

• Accounting

o Assist accounts payable/accounts receivable operations
o Property metrics and analysis
o Grant Accounting
o Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Accounting Operations
o Prepare bank reconciliations
o Job/project costing
o Assist budget development

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field AND experience in governmental accounting operations

OR

• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Policies, procedures and practices of public and/or business administration, Authority regulations, policies and procedures;
• General laws and administrative policies governing public housing finance practices and procedures;
• GAAP, accounting principles, and internal controls; thorough knowledge of accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking/treasury, payroll, development accounting, grant accounting, and HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program accounting;
• Financial planning and control procedures, accounting and budget development
• Assist in development of new project proformas.
• Support project development
• Demonstrates mastery of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as the ability to master new database and communications software quickly and easily;
• Ability to utilize automated accounting systems.
• Communicates effectively and collaboratively with individuals, and internal and external.
• Stakeholders; applies effective written and oral communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects as well as the flexibility to handle shifting priorities as new projects are assigned;
• Ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Establishes and nurtures relationships with stakeholders, regularly inviting feedback and suggestions
• Ability to work cooperatively with and offer assistance to others.
• Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions
• Identifies and analyzes problems using analysis and critical thinking skills and offers best solution/recommendation or action for resolution; develops and creates ideas, processes and approaches.
• Takes responsibility for own work performance and balancing critical job requirements, initiating and completing work; manages time/conflict/stress; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work at a desk using computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse or other tracking device for up to 10 hours per day, (with required breaks). Able without assistance to enter, exit and drive a stock compact car.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to rsincliar@skagitcountyha.org or apply through Indeed,com.

Applicants selected for further consideration must submit 3 work references and complete application form at time of interview.

The Housing Authority of Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, marital status, age, the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap, status as Vietnam-era veterans or disabled veterans, or because of an individual's sexual orientation.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the candidate/employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Due to the small staff of the Housing Authority, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.