Financial Analyst - Salem Housing Authority

This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem.

Make an impact: 
The City of Salem Housing Authority has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our accounting team. The Financial Analyst is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis. 

If you are a dedicated and efficient with strong accounting skills and a passion for making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply!

Learn and grown: 
The Housing Authority of the City of Salem values employees and their professional development and we pride ourselves on providing a great work-life balance. We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. We invite you to apply and join our team!
 
What you will do:
The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of analyzing codes and regulations to support sound financial decision-making. The Financial Analyst performs high-level accounting functions, including property accounting, grant management, financial reporting, and internal controls. Responsibilities also include reconciling the general ledger, maintaining federal fixed asset inventory control records, and supporting fund-based accounting system setup.

Additional information on job responsibilities? 

• Review financial data for trends and variances. Analyze results to evaluation effectiveness of operations and identify potential improvements.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Possesses strong data analysis skills with the ability to organize, summarize and communicate findings and results.

• Reconcile client data across sources and systems to ensure accurate balances.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing annual budgets for a variety of programs and developments
• Attention to detail in performing calculations to ensure accuracy of ledgers and reports.
• Setting up financial reports and designing them for accuracy and sustainability.
• Demonstrates proficiency in learning systems and applying skills for streamlining processes. Prior experience in Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Access preferred.
• Highly motivated and takes initiative for improvements. Interest in learning processes and working with team members to enhance process flows.

What can we offer you for all your hard work? 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 30 days of residency and have a driving record that meets the Salem Housing's driving standards. 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and five years of experience in an accounting, finance, audits, or related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):

• Experience using Power BI or Tableau for business data analysis or reporting
• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience analyzing or presenting financial reports
• Experience building, maintaining or querying relational databases using SQL
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or degree in business analytics

What you will bring along:

• Demonstrated self-motivation and leadership, with the ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment;
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to organize and compile data into clear, actionable reports;
• Proven ability to work independently while effectively managing and completing assigned responsibilities;
• Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Management Analyst HA, II.
 
If you would like to learn more about the Salem Housing Authority, please visit our website at www.salemhousingOR.com.

How can I apply?
The Salem Housing Authority invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
 
Click here to fill out the Section 3 Employment Preference Form and submit with your employment application.
  

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Housing Authority of Salem does not discriminate against any person due to disability, race, color, religion, sex, source of income , familial status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status and/or domestic partnership in accessing, applying for, or receiving assistance, or in treatment or employment in any of its programs and activities.
 
The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated June 2, 1988):
 
 Melanie Fletcher, Assistant Housing Administrator of Operations, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church Street SE, Salem OR 97301
 (503) 587-4815 | compliance@salemhousingor.com | TDD users: Dial 711or.com | TDD users: Dial 711

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Salary : $6,379 - $8,573