Public Sector Staff Accountant (HUD/Grants)

Housing Authority of Bergen County; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Public Employees' Retirement System

Health benefits

Job summary

The Housing Authority of Bergen County is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant who will perform a variety of accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting and between a few months to three years of relevant experience.

This position offers excellent benefits and participation in the New Jersey Public Employees' Retirement System. The starting salary is $55,000 annually.

Qualifications

• A few months to three plus years of accounting experience.
• Ability to analyze and design accounting systems.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform, reconcile, or verify work in accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare financial statements according to GAAP.
• Assist in preparing HUD reports and statements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel functions

Communication

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

TenMast

Job description

The Housing Authority of Bergen County is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant who will perform a variety of accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting and between a few months to three years of relevant experience.

This position offers excellent benefits and participation in the New Jersey Public Employees' Retirement System. The starting salary is $55,000 annually.