We are hiring Accountant I for one of our clients in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Description:

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.

• 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 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 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 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 information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills Required:

• PHA organization, operations, policies, and procedures; HR Manual, Employee Handbook and Employee handbook.
• State and Federal statutes, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Public sector accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs and regulations.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management.

Experience Required:

• Understanding and applying state and Federal accounting rules and regulations and PHA policies.
• Reviewing, correcting and updating financial information.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Reviewing accounting records, and verifying compliance with PHA standards.
• 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.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AND one year of accounting experience with a public sector agency; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Work hours:

• 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Additional Information:

• LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License may be required.
• Specialized training in HUD accounting regulations may be required for some incumbents.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment.

About Us:

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