Accountant 1 (Local Government) - McKean County Housing Authority

Are you looking for a rewarding career with the opportunity to work in your community? The McKean County Housing Authority is actively seeking an Accountant 1 to complete our dynamic team. In this professional role, you will have the opportunity to accurately complete a variety of accounting and administrative functions for the McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (MCRHA). Join us in our mission as we strive to promote sustainable communities where families, individuals, the elderly, and those with special needs have access to quality, affordable housing. Apply today to start a new and exciting chapter in your career!

As an Accountant 1, you will be responsible for processing vendor invoices in a timely manner, performing reconciliations, preparing financial reports for various entities (i.e. HUD, auditors), and preparing budget reports. Work includes processing checks (accounts payable, etc.), handling electronic utility invoices, scanning invoices, and securing payment approvals.
Within this role, you will create and process grant invoices, enter journal entries, and process payroll and online banking. It is essential that you maintain accurate files and electronic records.
Other duties to include but not limited to:

• Assisting with ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies and procedures, HUD requirements, the Fair Housing Act, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Posting journal entries and monitoring General Ledger balances to verify accuracy.  
• Responding to all emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting; or
• One year as a Fiscal Technician and 15 college credits in accounting; or
• Five years of bookkeeping experience; and 15 college credits in accounting.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within McKean County. If no eligible candidates who live within McKean County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.  
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Salary : $45,000