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Position Overview
With general supervision from the Comptroller, the incumbent assists with completing the grant accounting activities of the Authority. The incumbent coordinates the activities and functions of the accounting system in relation to the grants awarded to the Authority by HUD and other agencies. Duties mandate a high level of personal initiative, independent judgment, financial analysis as well as the ability to effectively communicate with high-level personnel outside of the Finance Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
The statements contained here reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. The functions listed are also examples of duties that may be required and in no way imply a contractual agreement between the employer and employee or affect the at-will relationship between the parties.
Required Knowledge and Abilities
1. Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of a Public Housing Agency (PHA).
2. Knowledge of the purposes, policies, and regulations of the Housing Authority as established by the Board of Commissioners or as set forth by HUD regulations.
3. Knowledge of accounting procedures and reporting requirements in the area of accounts receivable and billing.
4. Knowledge of the principals, methods, and practices of accounting.
5. Knowledge of modern office equipment including copiers, personal computers, mainframe terminals, calculators, facsimile machines, etc.
6. Knowledge in use of computer terminals, personal computers, spreadsheet, word processing, and other modern accounting related programs & equipment.
7. Ability to make complex arithmetic calculations, such as inter-ledger expense distributions, quickly and accurately.
8. Ability to follow established policies and procedures in the creation and maintenance of accounting records.
9. Ability to identify and rectify issues as they arise in the area of work.
10. Ability to operate a computer from a video display terminal to post general ledger batches and input data.
11. Ability to understand instructions for computer procedures such as startup, shutdown, restore, backup, file listing and logbook entries.
12. Ability to schedule work activities to meet deadlines.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
14. Ability to present ideas and information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
15. Ability to work in less than ideal office conditions, e.g. noise, high traffic areas, etc.
16. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures: including buying, shipping methods and regulations governing public procurement.
17. Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and other requirements governing the purchases of commodity services.
Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience
Completion of at least two years of college or business school training specializing in accounting with four or more years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably including experience related to specific responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, copiers, printers, facsimile machines, telephones, etc. Must be able to work, move, or carry objects or materials such as files, computer printouts, reports, calculators, pencils, legal pads, etc., generally no more than 20 pounds.
Special Requirements
1. Possession of a valid driver's license.
2. Able to be covered under the Housing Authority's fidelity bond.
Full Time
Business Services
$63k-81k (estimate)
05/27/2023
05/08/2024
athenshousing.org
BENTON HARBOR, MI
500 - 1,000
2007
SHARON HESTER
<$5M
Business Services