Education
Required
Experience
Required
Eighteen (18) months accounting experience in the specialized areas of Public Housing, Assisted Housing, HUD programs or other affordable housing programs; or three (3) years of general ledger accounting work.
Prior experience with either JDEdwards or other ERP systems.
Must have the ability to learn and use cloud applications such as the Google GSuite applications to include but not limited to: Google Chrome Browser, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides. Understanding document sharing and collaboration in the cloud. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, cloud accessible applications to include but not limited to: One drive, Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint or MAC or PC desktop equivalent is acceptable.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check, education, and work history verification, and drug screening test.
License Certificates
Required
Texas Class “C” driver’s license at the time of placement and insurable by the organization’s fleet and liability insurance carrier.
Must have the ability to earn certifications as required by assigned tasks.
Preferred Education and Experience
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures
Knowledge of preparation and maintenance of accounting and budgetary data & records.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) computer systems, and database, spreadsheet and word processing software
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to work confidentially with discretion
Ability to perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and control of financial data records.
Ability to assure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to reconcile accounts and balance financial statements.
Maintain, prepare and file periodic, quarterly and annual tax returns
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with staff and the general public.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; walking and moving about the office and/or community property, and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to complete data entry, utilize various portals and communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
High level of interaction with external/internal clients
May be transferred or be required to work at different properties or sites for interim periods in order to support business needs.
Outside Environment
ADA StatementIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will make reasonable accommodations to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities, if it would not impose an “undue hardship” on the operation of the employer’s business.
EthicsAs a public agency, the organization is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards. Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism and honesty, to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors and the general public. Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Opportunity Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information, marital status, veteran status, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Opportunity Home is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice.