accounting technician

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is currently recruiting for an Accounting Technician to work in the Finance Department located in Tukwila, Washington. This role performs intermediate technical work maintaining and processing financial transactions, entering, verifying and checking financial records, reconciling accounts, maintaining files and records, preparing general financial reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Accounting Manager.

As a critical component in achieving the mission of the Authority, our Finance Department is committed to working collaboratively across the agency to ensure that timely and accurate financial data is available whenever needed to support all housing programs and opportunities.

KCHA is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

• Review and code utility invoices; register invoices into accounting system for payment processing; examine payment issues and follows up with vendors and property managers; resolve general ledger coding issues.
• Examine purchase card packets to ensure purchases are within policy; follow up on missing receipts and certifications; maintain a log of issues and resolution status.
• Prepare monthly state excise tax returns and schedules payment; create sales tax report and memo; assess invoices for sales tax; reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process legal and fleet invoices; track approvals and prepare general ledger coding allocation for payment; contact vendors with payment issues.
• Provide back up in accounts receivable, general ledger posting, month end processes, tenant accounting, accounts payable, check printing and front desk duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED AND
• Considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience working with bookkeeping with financial data records management OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to:
  • Plan the operations of various diverse accounting functions, use independent judgment.
  • Utilize automated accounting systems, understand and accurately use the Authority's Chart of Accounts, make accurate arithmetic calculations.
  • Prepare clear, concise and complete financial documents, statements and reports, excellent communications, and organizational skills;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority management, employees, HUD representatives, vendors, regulatory agency administrators, auditors, landlords, property specialists, and the general public.
• Demonstrates experience maintaining records (manual and electronic) and performing data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understands technical aspects of the position by keeping up-to-date on the technical and procedural aspects.
• Ability to interpret and explain applicable state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to interpret data and make conclusions; will question and search for answers; evaluate ideas and information and develop ideas that lead to action.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, and handling interruptions appropriately; ensuring assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Clearly and effectively communicates both verbally and in writing by actively listening and sharing relevant information.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to place a high priority on professional excellence and manage stress appropriately.
• Exercises independent judgment using analysis, experience, and perspective in solving problems or communicating decisions or actions.
• Values diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A collaborative team member with ability to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change and commitment to continuous improvement as part of a dynamic work environment; ability to handle multiple interruptions.
• Proficiency using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, database software, and other analytical software programs.

Special Requirements:

• Consent to and pass required assessments.
• Consent to and pass credit and criminal records background check.
• Position will require occasional travel off-site for KCHA business needs.

Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is $32.98 - $37.92 per hour dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $32.98 - $42.87 hourly. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page, www.kcha.org/employment/employeebenefits.aspx.

Work Environment:
After initial onboarding, this role may have the opportunity to work remotely in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. Employees must reside in Washington State and having the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will be required. Some local travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.

Physical Work Environment
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires repetitive motions and occasionally requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity:
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.