What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory and Account Support Specialist position at Housing Authority of Salt Lake City?
Overview
The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC), is a federally funded Special Purpose Government Agency, created to provide rent subsidies, and promote affordable housing for low-income persons residing in Salt Lake City. HASLC is the largest public housing authority in the state of Utah and the largest provider of Affordable Housing in the Salt Lake Valley. We currently assist over 10,000 individuals, who are seniors, persons with disabilities, children, previously homeless, and households with minimal income, a place to call home.
General Purpose as an Inventory and Accounting Support Specialist
The Inventory and Accounting Support Specialist fulfills and processes orders, accepts incoming shipments, and oversees the general organization of the warehouse for the Housing authority of Salt Lake City. This is a combined role which will also spend some of their time assisting the finance business unit with support-level accounting duties and tasks, while assisting staff with inventory needs. This position requires completing various tasks in the warehouse that may require hours of lifting, standing, and carrying items. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors, with prolonged exposure to heat or cold weather.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision plan
- Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan with 401k, 457, and IRA options
- Education Assistance
- Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
Essential Functions of an Inventory and Accounting Support Specialist
- Maintain accurate running inventory
- Restock supplies and inventory; place blanket and special orders as needed.
- Enters purchase order data in the inventory control system
- Reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Accepts, verifies, inspects, and records all deliveries
- Processes invoices
- Posts journal entries to the general ledger
- Preparation of financial and compliance reports
- Provides support to finance business unit, including data entry, filing, account reconciliation, and flagging discrepancies for review
Desired Skills & Experience of an Inventory and Accounting Support Specialist
- High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in inventory control or equivalent experience
- Proficient in computer systems for office setting, including spreadsheets; quick and accurate data entry and coding skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Deadline-oriented with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to work in a highly independent role, and as a team player
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines and tasks in a face-paced environment.
- Must be able to move up to 50 lbs. at a time.
- Must be able to perform physical work, including climbing, bending, crawling, kneeling, and lifting.
For more information about the position or benefits, contact Human Resources at 385-202-3027 or hr@haslcutah.org. HASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.