What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II/Bookkeeper position at Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, MN?
The Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has an opening for a full-time Accountant II/Bookkeeper to post payments. We are looking for a self-motivated person who is thorough, reliable, and has experience with professional accounting work including using independent judgement and recognized accounting principles to ensure the financial integrity of the assigned projects and programs; who is a problem solver that works well independently or in a team, and has strong customer service skills.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
- Routine accounting work involved in the establishment and documentation of general ledger accounts within the prescribed guidelines and time frames.
- Reviewing and reconciling subsidiary and control accounts and prepares journal entries as needed.
- Analyzing general ledger accounts and verifying accuracy with proper support documentation.
- Assisting with budget preparation, including research on expenses, projections, and gathering other required information.
- Assembling data and preparing financial reports.
- Coordinating financial procedures with the data processing systems.
- Final preparation and analysis of trial balances.
- Preparing work papers for year-end audit.
- Recommending improved procedures and methods in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
A full job description with qualifications, along with an HRA employment application, can be accessed on the HRA website: https://www.duluthhousing.com/careers.aspx
To be considered for this position, please submit the required application from the link above, a resume, and cover letter via this posting through indeed.com, by mail to: Anna Carlson | PO Box 16900 | Duluth, MN | 55816, or by emailing acarlson@duluthhousing.com.
Very Generous Benefit Package Includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Annual Vacation Leave
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness/Wellbeing Programs
- And More!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.70 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27