Junior Accountant

CLASS SUMMARY:

This position supports the financial operations of the Housing Authority by performing basic accounting tasks including data entry, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable support, and assisting with monthly and year-end closings. This role ensures accurate financial recordkeeping in compliance with HUD regulations, GAAP, and agency policies.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Assists with processing and recording accounts payable and receivable transactions.

2. Prepares bank deposits and reconcile bank statements.

3. Maintains and updates general ledger entries under supervision.

4. Helps prepare monthly financial reports and assist in month-end closings.

5. Assists with financial documentation required for HUD reporting and audits.

6. Reviews invoices for accuracy, approvals, and appropriate coding.

7. Assists in the reconciliation of housing program accounts (e.g., HCV, Public Housing, LIHTC).

8. Supports the payroll processing function as needed.

9. Maintains organized records and financial files.

10. Responds to inquiries from internal departments and external vendors.

11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred. 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in public or nonprofit sector

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

* None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

* Accounting principles and financial reporting;

* Methods of analyzing and preparing financial documents;

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, or similar)

* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;

* Ability to hand sensitive information with discretion;

* Excellent written and verbal skills;

* Familiarity with HUD accounting requirements and public housing operations is a plus;

* Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Independent Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving:

Performs duties within scope of general authority policies procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and preforms needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Refers exceptions to policy and procedures to the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.