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PIERCE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
603 South Polk Street, Tacoma, WA 98444 | 253-620-5400 | www.PCHAWA.org
TITLE: Accounting Specialist
REPORTS TO: Finance Director
SALARY RANGE: $22.00- $35.00/ hourly
PCHA Benefits Package
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Union
The Pierce County Housing Authority (PCHA) is a public body created by Pierce County's Board of Supervisors
(now County Council) in 1978 according to State statute (RCW35.82). The mission of the Pierce County Housing
Authority is to provide safe, decent, affordable housing and economic opportunity free from discrimination.
PCHA currently operates 121 Low-Income Public Housing units, 20 Units of USDA/RD Housing, administers
approximately 3,003 Section 8/HCV program vouchers, and an Enterprise Portfolio comprising approximately 670
units. Additional grants are received periodically for the Renovation and Modernization of existing facilities and
in support of our Family Self-Sufficiency Programs. Currently, the Pierce County Housing Authority employs
approximately 40 individuals.
BASIC FUNCTION
The Accounting Specialist is a non-exempt, union/bargaining position in the Finance Department of Pierce
County Housing Authority. Under general administration of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Specialist is
responsible for completing and administering entry level accounting and business transactions. The Accounting
Specialist is also responsible for the administrative recordkeeping and the related recording of financial
transactions related to administrative recordkeeping and the related recording of financial transactions for local,
state, and federal capital and operating grants.
This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Office and Professional Employees International
Union (OPEIU) Local 8.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions may be performed manually or in computerized form in conjunction with the above-
described items:
Revised: 1/25/24
continuous improvement of service delivery to assist in attaining the unit/program/department
initiatives and goals, agency core strategies, and mission through a spirit of service, teamwork, and
respect. Work respectfully and courteously with other employees, residents, and the general public.
Follow direction, and work well under pressure.
required tasks.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
knowledge acquired to the financial practices of PCHA.
Revised: 1/25/24
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
have included at least one year of recordkeeping and administration of local, state, and federal capital
and operating grants; and at least one year of recordkeeping and administration of capital assets. Must
be an advanced Excel user and must be intermediate Word user.
WORKING CONDITIONS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Pierce County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected classes in local, state, or federal employment
laws.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS
• Submit both a one-
o Cover letter needs to address how your experience and education and/or training qualifies you to
perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement.
of "Accounting Specialist– Your Last Name, Your First Name"
Revised: 1/25/24
OR mail to:
Human Resources
603 South Polk Street, Bldg. C
Tacoma, WA 98444
Revised: 1/25/24
Full Time
Public Administration
$54k-66k (estimate)
01/27/2024
05/21/2024
pchawa.org
TACOMA, WA
50 - 100
Private
CHARLIE GRAY
$10M - $50M
Public Administration
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