CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE AMHERST HOUSING AUTHORITY
AVAILABLE POSITION - STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Amherst Housing Authority invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Staff Accountant.
Position Summary: This position has the overall responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day financial activities of the housing authority, its programs and management contracts. The incumbent will perform tasks that range from basic bookkeeping to moderately complex accounting entries utilizing generally accepted accounting practices and the accrual method of accounting. Must be able to perform Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger and trial balance tasks, and knowledge of payroll and the subsequent filing of all payroll related reports.
General Qualifications: Understanding of statutory reporting requirements and procedures, supported by strong operational accounting competence. Ability to interpret complex state and federal regulations and program requirements and make system recommendations to meet these requirements. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner. Ability to demonstrate accounting competency by successfully passing an accounting skills test.
Education and Experience: Associates degree in Accounting or business administration or other related field of study and/or minimum of five years’ experience in a similar accounting position. Successful experience with computerized accounting systems is required.
Compensation and Benefits: Employer participates in the state retirement system, and offers health, dental and vision benefits, along with a generous time-off policy. Position is full-time, 35 hours per week/Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Annual salary range is $35,000 to $41,000.
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To apply for this position, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to Amherst Housing Authority, 33 Kellogg Avenue, Suite 81, Amherst, MA 01002 Attn: Executive Director, or submit e-mail to dleduc@amhersthousingauthority.org no later than March 1, 2012.
Amherst Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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