ACCOUNTANT III

Join Tulsa Housing Authority as an Accountant III and help create a better Tulsa by transforming lives and communities!

Snapshot of Employer paid benefits: (Employer Paid Benefits *)

• 401(k) retirement plan with 11% THA contribution*; employee also may contribute
• Health plan available the beginning of the month after start date.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advantage PPO is company paid for employee only*.
• Dental available the beginning of the month after start date
• Vision available the beginning of the month after start date
• Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary is paid for by THA*        
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Company paid time off December 25^th – January 1^st*
• Annual leave accrual*

• 0 – 3 years of service:  12 days per year

• 4 – 6 years of service:  15 days per year

• Sick leave accrual (12 days a year) *
• Flexible Spending Account available (Individual and/or Dependent Care)

SUMMARY

Perform advanced accounting functions and may help Accountants I and II in the finance and accounting operations for the Tulsa Housing Authority (THA) and related entities.  Review and approve work completed by subordinates to ensure functions are performed within established departmental policy and procedure.  Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of THA general accounting administrative functions that may be assigned. Assist management in the interpretation and application of Housing and Urban Development accounting regulations and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles applicable to the THA and related entities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and four years; or eight years related experience in budget and financial accounting. or an MBA or CPA certificate

Who We Are

THA provides publicly assisted housing comprised of traditional public housing, mixed-finance sites, and housing vouchers. Currently, THA provides assistance to more than 20,000 individuals, or 7,200 families. THA is governed by a voluntary Board of Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the Mayor of the City of Tulsa. The board employs THA’s President/CEO, who in turn employs the remainder of THA’s staff of approximately 200 team members. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

THA does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.