Financial Analyst

This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem.

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Salem Housing Authority (SHA) accounting team. The Financial Analyst is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures.

If you are dedicated, efficient, and proficient in accounting, and are looking to work for an agency that makes a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply!

The Housing Authority values its employees and their professional development. We pride ourselves on providing a great work‑life balance and are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your skills. We invite you to apply and join our team!

The successful candidate must be detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and capable of analyzing codes and regulations to support sound financial decision‑making. The Financial Analyst performs high‑level accounting functions, including property accounting, grant management, financial reporting, and internal controls. Responsibilities also include reconciling the general ledger, maintaining federal fixed asset inventory control records, and supporting the setup of fund‑based accounting systems.

• Review financial data for trends and variances and analyze results to evaluate effectiveness of operations and identify potential improvements.
• Provide paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Analyze financial and operational data, organize and summarize findings, and communicate findings and results.
• Reconcile client data across sources and systems to ensure accurate balances.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing annual budgets for a variety of programs and developments.
• Maintain attention to detail when performing calculations to ensure the accuracy of ledgers and reports.
• Set and design financial reports to ensure accuracy and sustainability.
• Use systems and software tools (Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Access).
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, implement solutions, and collaborate with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer‑paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre‑tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long‑term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• Must pass the pre‑employment background check.
• Must have reliable transportation (e.g., carpool, rideshare, public transit, walking, biking) to report to and from work sites, events, trainings, and meetings.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and five years of experience in an accounting, finance, audits, or related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

• Experience using Power BI or Tableau for business data analysis or…