Account Receivables

City of Lincoln; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

HSA

Employee Assistance

Holidays & leave

Pension plan

457(b) plan

Job summary

Housing Kitsap in Silverdale, WA is seeking an AR Accountant to support the Senior AR Accountant. You will maintain tenant ledgers, ensure accurate data entry, and assist with billing, cash applications, and monthly close.

The role emphasizes internal controls and timely financial reporting, with the opportunity to collaborate with auditors and property accountants to verify statements and improve processes. Experience with accounting software, strong Excel and GAAP knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• 2+ years General Ledger and Journal Entries experience.
• Intermediate-advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Solid GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles accounts receivable ledgers with accuracy.
• Reconciles bank statements and GL accounts for tenant ledgers.
• Aids Controller with monthly/yearly closes and audit workpapers.
• Reviews budgets, postings, and HR/payroll-related postings.
• Ensures timely month-end close, billings, collections and cash applications.
• Supports staff in understanding financial reports and KPI importance.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Problem solving

Accounting systems

Analytical skills

Organization

GAAP knowledge

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Location 2244 NW Bucklin Hill Rd,Silverdale, WA, 98383,United States
• Base Pay $25.78 - $28.17 / Hour
• Job Category Accounting, Finance, Account Receivables
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Administration
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resource
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

MISSION

It is the mission of Housing Kitsap to provide quality affordable housing and homeownership opportunities to families and individuals with our local communities. Together with the support of the Board of Commissioners, employees, residents and community members, we provide the foundation to create a safe place to call home.

SUMMARY

The AR Accountant primarily works directly with the Senior AR Accountant and is responsible for the maintenance of all aspects of HK’s tenant related ledgers and account receivables, including, timeliness and accuracy of data entry, account reconciliation and assisting administration with financial reports. The AR Accountant is responsible in assisting with the process of billing and applying payments from HKs tenants, analyzing journal entries, supporting documentation and affected accounts and work with property accountants to ensure validity. Incumbent has overall responsibility of ensuring the accuracy of all accounting entered into the accounting system, including ensuring accurate and timely monthly close, billings, collections and cash applications. All while maintaining an environment with strong internal controls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains and reconciles accounts receivable accounts, including:
  • reviewing account balances for accuracy;
  • monthly bank statements to checkbooks and GL;
  • preparing and posting monthly AR charge backs, pre-paid expenses, and tenant associated fees;
  • preparing and posting journal entries to correct balances;
  • p repare and post month-end close and accounting transactions in a timely and accurate manner
• Reconcile bank statements and GL accounts involved with tenant related ledgers.
• Assists Controller with general ledger monthly and yearly closes, including preparation of the required reconciliations and workpapers for the annual audit.
• Assists Controller with cash flow and cash requirement assessments.
• Reviews personnel action forms for budget availability and coding prior to hire and/or posting.
• Reviews and posts uploads from subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Assist Housing Kitsap staff in understanding their financial reports.
• Reviews and prepares entries for property monthly activity (from property manager).
• Interact with internal and external auditors to ensure financial statements are presented accurately and filed on time.
• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Assists other Accounting and Finance staff when needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers in a professional and positive manner.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards.
• Ability to learn the departments and organizations structure, procedures, regulations and requirements as they relate to the functions of the position.
• Must be adept at handling multiple tasks and responsibilities; have the ability to effectively change priorities quickly and to work cooperatively and proactively with department members to accomplish goals.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Superior knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to solve complex technical accounting problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, State Examiners, and other officials.
• Ability to interpret and comply with established Local, State, and Federal accounting procedures and systems.
• Ability to organize and establish priorities for work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and accurately with attention to detail and exercise of sound judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience of General Ledger and Journal Entries experience
• Must have intermediate-advanced level Excel skills
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail showing the ability to meet deadlines
• Proven track record of maintaining strong internal controls and reliable and efficient processes
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Solid GAAP and financial reporting technical skills

Special Qualifications

• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Previous Housing Authority experience a plus.

Starting Pay Range from $53,622 to $57,594 a year

• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 12 Paid Holidays, and 1 Paid Personal Holiday
• Annual and Sick Leave - 8 hours accrual per month for each.

Investment and Retirement Programs

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) with pension at retirement age , if vested.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation with organizational match of 3.1% (voluntary)

Voluntary Benefits

• Optional plans for life insurance, disability