Senior Accountant Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Accounting

About the Organization

We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

Organization Overview

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliot Ave West with sweeping views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we are committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.

Position Overview

We are looking for a senior accountant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can manage complex accounting funds and perform various accounting duties, such as allocation of income and expense, expense and appropriation transfers, and the development of financial statements and reports.

Location

101 Elliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- May substitute four additional years of relevant experience for the required degree
Five years of experience in leading the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records
At least two years of experience working with Limited Partnerships, tax credit, For Sale, Redevelopment, Capital Projects, and Fixed Assets

While these requirements are the traditional standards for developing the skills required for this classification, any combination of experience, training, and education that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and control funds, including allocation of income and expense, expense and appropriation transfers, analysis of special programs and accounts, and the development of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) based financial statements and reports

Manage and oversee the processing of monthly and weekly subsidy payments, ensuring that landlords and tenants receive their housing assistance payments and utility allowances in a timely manner

Investigate potential fraud and abuse involving housing assistance payments

Prepare and analyze quarterly financial reports for multiple funds

Respond to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders

Research, compile, analyze, and input financial data for preparation of federal, state, local, and limited partner reporting documents

Recommend, develop, and revise accounting and internal control procedures in accordance with HUD, SHA, and GAAP requirements as well as partnership agreements

Analyze records and documentation of transactions and monitor program expenditures for assigned funds and accounts to assure expenditures and income are approved and allocated to proper accounts

Review and analyze financial and program data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SHA policies and procedures, applicable HUD rules, and other regulations

Reconcile and balance assigned accounts and financial statements

Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems, correct errors, obtain authorizations, and exchange information

Prepare a variety of local, county, state, and HUD financial reports and contracts

Compile, consolidate, and analyze financial and program data and reports

Review financial recordkeeping procedures and methods and maintain and improve internal control and operating procedures

Prepare and submit quarterly and annual budgets, budget revisions, balance sheets, income statements, and other reports

Ensure compliance with internal control, reporting, and financial management requirements of federal grants and contracts and subsidies

Perform bond compliance audit and prepare and file necessary reports to meet the bond regulatory requirements

For additional information on the job, please see the full job description.

How to Apply

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