Accounting Technician

Salary Range: $49,068 - $57,913 annually ($25.17 -$29.70 per hour), plus benefitsThis position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by 5:00PM, Friday, November 15th, 2024.Everett Housing Authority Mission Statement: The Everett Housing Authority creates affordable housing, fosters healthy communities where households thrive, and replaces systemic racism with equity for all.EHA values diverse perspectives and experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.If you're looking for a great benefits package, we have that as well!A competitive salaryAccrue up to 12 vacation days in your first year of employment13 days of sick leave each year13 paid holidays each yearA strong benefit package including robust health, dental, and life insurance as well as a pension plan (PERS).Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramWork that makes a difference!The PositionWe are seeking to fill the position of Accounting Technician. The work this person does will have a substantial impact on financial day-to-day operations for our agency.Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Technician will provide service to the agency by performing day-to-day accounting and financial tasks related to the business and financial operations of the agency together with and in support of other members of the Finance team and is expected to cross-train in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This work will play an important role in accomplishing the Everett Housing Authority's mission: The Everett Housing Authority creates affordable housing, fosters healthy communities where households thrive, and replaces systemic racism with equity for all.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Technician will work to ensure that all tasks related to the processing of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions of the agency are performed accurately, in a timely manner and comply with ongoing and changing requirements. You will learn and follow agency policies and processes and be able to work in close coordination with other finance staff as well as with the members of other teams in the agency. You will process invoices and/or rent and other receipts, perform calculations, analyses, reconciliations of bank, vendor or tenant accounts; cross-train on other related functions, prepare journal vouchers and assist other accounting technicians and finance staff in the preparation of certain financial transactions and reports in a timely and accurate manner. You will work with others to help develop and document new processes as needed.The Accounting Technician will play a vital role in similar work for the agency as a whole and will support the CFO, Deputy Director, and Other Finance Staff in processing day-to-day transactions and gathering information and conducting analyses as needed especially on items pertaining to AR and AP.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline and six months of relevant experience. OR:Associate Degree in Accounting or related field and two years of paid experience in finance, payroll, accounting, budgeting, or similar position.OR:At least five years of paid accounting experience.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILL IN:· Knowledge of accounting principles and practices· Excellent communication, composition, grammar, spelling, and math skills· Effectively use Microsoft suite of software programs, proficiency in ExcelREQUIRED ABILITY TO:· Create and utilize complex computerized spreadsheets, correspondence, reports and presentations· Utilize 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· Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail· Manage time and tasks efficiently with limited supervision· Professionally and tactfully communicate in English both verbally and in writing, including with co-workers, supervisors, directors, other colleagues, clients, auditors, customers, vendors and the public· Understand and follow written and verbal instructions accurately· Understand and manage filing and organizing systems· Drive a vehicle safely and legallyADDITIONAL (DESIRABLE) QUALIFICATIONS· Experience in public sector financial accounting· Prior housing authority work experience· Prior property management work experience· Prior use of accounting softwareThe Everett Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer PI254130487 Apply