Accounting Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and code utility invoices; register invoices into accounting system for payment processing; examine payment issues and follow 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.

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 and use independent judgment.
• Ability to utilize automated accounting systems, understand and accurately use the Authority's Chart of Accounts, and make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete financial documents, statements and reports; excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority management, employees, HUD representatives, vendors, regulatory agency administrators, auditors, landlords, property specialists, and the general public.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining records (manual and electronic) and performing data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of technical aspects of the position by keeping up-to-date on 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; questions and searches for answers; evaluates ideas and information and develops ideas that lead to action.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, and handling interruptions appropriately; ensures 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.
• 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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

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.