Staff Accountant

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

Overview

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. The position is a full-time exempt role with excellent benefits and participation in the New Jersey Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Responsibilities

• Perform, reconcile or verify work in the functional areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial statements, cash management, payroll, and related financial areas.
• Prepare financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Oversee and maintain separate account ledgers for all funds and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance in projects or financial reporting work as required.
• Review policies and procedures, provide recommendations for improvement, implement and document new procedures.
• Provide administrative support and office assistance to the Senior Accountant.
• Set up and maintain account records for special projects, grants, bank reconciliations, and related fiscal events.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports.
• Assist in preparing HUD reports and statements.
• Provide general information to contractors, financial institutions, and the public.
• Record and distribute the payroll for all Housing Authority activities.
• Utilize mid-range accounting systems and Microsoft Office to perform accounting functions efficiently.
• Accept occasional changes in job duties, responsibilities, or location at the employer's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with mid-range accounting systems (TenMast a plus), advanced Excel functions, and strong Word and Outlook skills.
• A few months to three plus years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; public accounting or non-profit experience a plus.
• Ability to assist with the analysis, design, installation, and maintenance of accounting systems to meet Authority needs.
• Ability to present technical financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of public housing laws and related intergovernmental regulations.
• Ability to travel for Housing Authority business when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental officials, subordinates, employees, their representatives, professional groups, and the general public.
• Ability to work extended hours within a complex environment.
• Ability to train professional and clerical personnel.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to work accurately with figures and on a computer terminal 95% of the day.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions after reasonable accommodation; if accommodation cannot be made due to undue hardship, the person may not be eligible.

EEO & Legal Compliance

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This organization participates in E-Verify. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The HABC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The HABC is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Salary

Starting at $55,000.00 per year.