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Job Summary

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration, applications should be received by June 28, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. We are currently recruiting for a talented and experienced Senior Accountant to join the team in Tukwila, Washington. The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Finance team. The position will be responsible for preparing reports and financial documents, assisting with budgeting operations, reconciling general ledger accounts and related work as apparent or assigned. They will also contribute to financial planning and reporting efforts as well as accounts payable functions and other key initiatives in support of KCHA's mission.  As a critical component in achieving the mission of the Authority, our Accounting Department is committed to working collaboratively across the agency to ensure that timely and accurate financial data is available whenever needed to support all housing programs and opportunities.    King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link{tabindex="0" rel="nofollow"}.  

Essential Functions

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for:

• Providing full finance and accounting services for the Greenbridge Department including:
  • Maintaining sales tracking sheet; determines Greenbridge Home sales amount allocation to MTW Loans and Net Disposition Proceeds; ensure documentation is up to date for HUD audits.
  • Developing and review Profit Participation Developer's Certificates; ensure accuracy and completeness for each house sold by builder.
  • Preparing monthly and quarterly sales reports.
  • Preparing the annual Greenbridge Department budget; project revenue and expenditures; perform mid-year adjustments as needed. 
  • Tracking Greenbridge loans and restricted funds including HomeSight deferred loans, MTW Loan payments, COCC loans draws, and Net Disposition Proceeds restricted cash.
  • Coding all Greenbridge and Seola Garden invoices based on budget; ensure that appropriate Greenbridge costs are capitalized.
  • Analyzing department budget-to-actual variance; work with team members to identify and explain any variances; prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Preparing recurring and ad-hoc journal entries.
• Performing general ledger account reconciliation and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Creating and maintain allocation funds.
• Carrying out complex, analytical projects that guide management decision making.
• Assisting with the Accounts Payable process, including but not limited to, verifying vendor bank account information and process documentation.
• Assisting with the testing and implementation of upcoming financial software conversion.
• Cross-training with other Finance staff including Senior Accountants and Accounts Payable staff to provide back up when needed.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications and Competencies

Experience & Education:  

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or related field   AND
• Considerable experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial planning, coding journal entries, and analysis* 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:  

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