Lincoln Housing Authority is seeking candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love providing excellent service, and enjoy completing a variety of tasks for the full-time position of Accounting Specialist I. If you excel at accounts payable, thrive on getting the details right, and enjoy teamwork, we want to talk with you!

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates, prepares, and processes Accounts Payable.
• Redirects invoices for authorization, processes weekly payments, and communicates with vendors regarding outstanding invoices.
• Processes monthly Tenant Account charges, reconciles balances, handles cash clearing account ending balance, distributes month-end reports, and reconciles rent charges.
• Researches General Ledger journal entry errors, performs data entry into automated financial records, and researches issues related to daily deposits, tenants AR, and AP.
• Prepares and submits monthly claims, works with other departments, Contract Management Services, and accounting software to resolve discrepancies.
• Runs reports from accounting software to generate summary totals for monthly journal entries, and monthly Income-Expense reports by project.
• Prepares annual utility usage reports, obtains data from utility companies and compiles information used for HUD contract applications.
• Balances daily receipts and prepares bank deposits
• Prepares a variety of activity, usage, and financial reports and maintains a variety of files and records.
• Provides back up for Section 8 registers and issues checks and 1099’s.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree in bookkeeping/accounting. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Previous accounts payable experience highly desired.
• Ability to learn and assimilate accounting/billing programs.
• Experience in performing a variety of tasks, including keeping and recording of financial transactions.
• Experience with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy along with ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Starting pay is up to $19.68/hour.
• Complete an application for employment no later than February 14, 2022.
• Background checks will be conducted on final candidates.
• Excellent benefits package. LHA contributes a significant portion to health and dental insurance (including a $0 option for single coverage with the High Deductible Health Plan). Vision insurance is offered as well. LHA contributes 8% to retirement after six months. Employees are eligible to work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off (that's 26 3-day weekends)!
• Lincoln Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.47 - $19.68 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
LHA requires facial coverings at all times, will practice strict social distancing, and will observe similar safety precautions during the interview process.

Work Location: One location