Marketing Statement

Under basic supervision, performs a variety of standard accounting and account management duties, including the recording, processing, and reporting of accounting records and technical transactions; reviews and reconciles records, and provides customer service within scope of authority. This specific Accountant I position will work within the Philadelphia Asset and Property Management Company (PAPMC).

Salary: $51,000-$60,253.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge of:

• State and Federal statutes, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management.

Required Skill in:

• Reviewing, correcting and updating financial information.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Entering data with high levels of accuracy and productivity.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs standard accounting duties according to PHA/PAPMC policies and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; records transactions and resolves accounting issues within scope of authority; job duties will vary according to work assignment.
• Examines accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and PHA/PAPMC policies; researches and reports discrepancies and anomalies.
• Reviews and approves documents, and posts accounting entries; performs other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, revenue, grants & special fund accounting, assets, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions within designated limits; checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; processes, records, files, and distributes related paperwork.
• Enters data into computer systems, and maintains database; reviews, reconciles, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in entries, transactions, documents, and reports.
• Reviews accounts, and maintains the accuracy of the accounting, financial, and technical records and databases; monitors budgets and expenditures.
• Codes and analyzes special fund transactions; evaluates special fund financial transactions for compliance with funding agency requirements and PHA policies and standards.
• Analyzes, updates, and researches records and files of expenditures, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, technical accounting systems, and business transactions.
• Provides information and assistance to PHA/PAPMC staff, assists customers with account information and policies, responds to requests for information within the span of authority.
• Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes operational and special reports; identifies and researches accounting issues.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA/PAPMC information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs.

Closing Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person