TEMP Senior Accountant

Cook Inlet Housing Authority is a great place to work!

Our corporate family is a team of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified people. Our work allows us to create innovative solutions to complex housing issues in our community. We create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community.

If you are interested in the TEMP Senior Accountant position and you have the expertise, skills and energy to match our mission to provide independence through housing, we encourage you to apply.

General Functions

Responsible for the financial accounting and reporting for Cook Inlet Housing Authority and other subsidiaries or companies, as assigned, ensuring transactions are processed timely and accurately in accordance with company policies and procedures. Primary emphasis will be in performing accounting functions such as preparing general ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, preparation of journal entries to record activity, cash management, annual audit preparation and coordination, bank and investment reconciliations. This is a temporary position and will be assigned duties as needed to include, but not limited to providing support to the grant accounting, fixed assets and general accounting functions.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

Reconcile general ledger accounts

Reconcile bank statements

Accurately process and record financial activity relating to CIHA or its subsidiaries

Assist in cash management

Assist in inter-company processes

Reconcile external accounting reports for 3rd party managed commercial properties and prepares entries for monthly activity

Prepare various schedules (including insurance, cost amortizations and mortgage summaries) and reconciles them to general ledger

Assist grant accountant in the preparation of reconciliations and journal entries relating to grants

Assist fixed asset accountant in the preparation of reconciliations and journal entries relating to fixed assets

Prepare or assist in the preparation of various financial reports

Gather and prepare work papers to complete the CIHA month-end close folder

Assist in annual financial audit for CIHA and rental properties

Complete special projects and other related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis in governmental accounting principles including accounting for fixed assets and federal/state grants

Strong analytical skills

Computer skills with emphasis in spreadsheets, word, and accounting software

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work effectively with department management and staff

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with a particular emphasis on the presentation of financial material

Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance with an emphasis in Accounting or equivalent experience.

Five years progressive experience in accounting functions and in the utilization of accounting software

Experience in cost allocations and job costing

Great Plains software experience a plus

Please visit www.cookinlethousing.org to submit an application.

Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.