Junior Accountant

Job Requirements

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 :

• Assists with processing and recording accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepares bank deposits and reconciles bank statements.
• Maintains and updates general ledger entries under supervision.
• Helps prepare monthly financial reports and assist in month-end closings.
• Assists with financial documentation required for HUD reporting and audits.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy, approvals, and appropriate coding.
• Assists in the reconciliation of housing program accounts (e.g., HCV, Public Housing, LIHTC).
• Supports the payroll processing function as needed.
• Maintains organized records and financial files.
• Responds to inquiries from internal departments and external vendors.
• 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; Bachelors preferred. 12 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 handle 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.