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POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

PAY RANGE: $25.00 – $35.00 hourly

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK

General

Under general administration of the Finance Director, the Staff Accountant (Accountant) performs various accounting and data collection activities as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with or completing financial reports, general ledger and other business transactions, audits, budget preparation, bank statement and other reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, grant administration, capital asset administration and record maintenance, cash receipting and disbursement activities.

The Accountant will perform work of considerable complexity and difficulty in accomplishing, coordinating and/or performing fiscal and accounting activities of the Authority, and other functions.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

Establishes and maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and journals in conformance to and in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accounting requirements; the laws and regulations of the State of Washington; Code of Federal Regulations; Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Coordinates and executes the recording of all financial data transactions in the automated accounting system and subsidiary ledgers. Prepares complex financial reports including but not limited to the Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes to Net Position, Statement of Cash Flows, Notes, and routine financial and operating reports for management. Ensures proper and required accounting records and files are maintained, oversees Authority payroll, and maintains all required tax and benefit program records and reporting systems. Coordinates finance department closing activities and functions to ensure timely reporting. Evaluates and interprets rules, regulations and guidelines for the purpose of properly classifying revenues and expenditures. Completes simple to complex banking transactions and reconciliations. Coordinates and participates in completion of asset audits and inventory. Coordinates and participates in internal control activities, review and evaluation. Assists in preparation of (internal and external required) operating budgets, requisitions, reporting and settlements of federal and state awarded funds.

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Train and develop other Finance Department staff. Coordinates and participates in activities associated with statutory audits and reviews. Review and evaluate work product of other Finance Department staff. Participates in routine office tasks including but not limited to filing, sorting, archiving, and reception. Participates as back up coverage for other departmental functions and tasks as needed. This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Competency Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies. Able to prepare Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes to Net Positions and Statement of Cash Flows. Experienced with the use of computerized financial and management information systems. Demonstrated skill in current industry office software to include Windows 7 or higher, MS Excel and MS Word and other common administrative computer applications. Desire individuals with additional experience at municipal budgeting; accounting and reporting policies and practices of general proprietary and fund accounting; budget preparation and control; HUD and other Assistance Program accounting and audit practices for the Low-Income Public Housing, Section 8 Rental Assistance programs, Rural Development Housing Assistance, Rural Development Loan Programs.

Ability to comprehend and implement complex rules and regulations pertaining to financial administration; ability to evaluate and interpret revenues and expenditures and to relate information to budgetary status and limitations; ability to organize, coordinate, and oversee a variety of complex budget and accounting functions including operating and capital budgets, accounting and reporting systems, general ledgers, cost accounting, payroll and benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed asset systems; ability to plan and organize Department of Finance operations; and ability to perform complex arithmetical computations. Skill to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers, the public, and with Authority officials; high regard and ability to meet schedules and time lines; skills in planning and organizing work and excellent ability to work independently with little direction; skill in the evaluation and interpretation of policy, procedure, rules, and regulations and to apply the knowledge acquired to the financial practices of the Authority. Able to perform well and properly react to deadline stressors such as accounting period closing; fiscal year end; reporting deadlines; and special requests. Able to define and correct accounting discrepancies, use complex analytical thinking skills and work with a great deal of detail. Read, write and conduct oral and written English communication.

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Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and two years experience in accounting is required.

Preference is given towards experience with a public or private-nonprofit agency. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Accountant as determined by the Housing Authority.

Special Note

Individuals employed in this position may have unsupervised access to children or developmentally disabled persons. The Housing Authority shall seek, and applicant must consent to, the disclosure of applicant's record of convictions for certain crimes. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License at the time of employment. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement; union membership is required at the time of employment.

Selection Procedure This is a competitive selection process. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the position requirements will be eligible for further consideration and testing. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, usually by telephone.

Where to Apply If interested in applying for this position, please complete an employment application and submit it with your resume: Email to jobspcha@pchawa.org US Mail to Finance Director, Recruiting 1525 108th St S Tacoma, WA 98444-2613

PCHA is an Equal Opportunity Agency.

Summary of Benefits from Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) This summary of benefits is provided as a courtesy to candidates considering full time regular employment with Pierce County Housing Authority. The reader should be aware that this is a summary of benefits provided under the collective bargaining agreement effective January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2018, and any addendums or memorandum of agreements that are effective on the date employment is offered, is subject to change pursuant to terms under such agreement and this courtesy summary does not usurp or override the terms or conditions of the CBA. Paid Leave Vacation An employee may use vacation to be paid at their hourly base rate for their regular scheduled hours per day. Regular full time employees will earn vacation leave based on the following table. Part-time employees will earn leave on a pro-rated basis. Year of Employment Accrual (2 Week Pay Period) Days Per Year 1-4 3.07 10 5-9 4.62 15 10-19 6.15 20 20+ 7.7 25 Medical A regular full time employee shall accrue medical leave credit at the rate of four (4) hours per two (2) week period, to a maximum of sixty (60) days or four hundred eighty (480) hours). A part time employee shall accrue medical leave credits on a pro-rated basis. An employee who is unable, for medical reasons including illness, injury and medical and dental care for either the employee or dependents, to report to work as scheduled, may use medical leave credits to be paid at the employee’s hourly base rate for each hour of medical absence not to exceed their regular scheduled work hours. Holidays A regular full time employee shall be compensated for each Authority holiday, which occurs while the employee is active on the payroll, at the employee’s hourly base rate for eight (8) hours pay. A regular part-time employee shall be compensated in the amount equal to the pro-rated hours of their regular scheduled work day. The Authority shall observe the following holidays: Floating Holiday (earned after one (1) year of employment) New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day

Bereavement The Authority shall provide four (4) days leave with pay to regular full-time employees, other than a probationary employee who suffers a death in the immediate family, which as used in this section, means the employee’s spouse, child, foster child, parent, step parent or foster parent, brother, sister, grandparent, or grandchild. Jury Duty Two weeks of paid leave per year shall be granted to regular and part-time employees called for jury duty. Health Benefit Coverage Currently, Authority employees, spouses and dependents are currently provided health benefit coverage (medical, dental and basic life) through the Public Employees Benefits Board. Employees are able to elect participation in the following plans. Rates shown are paid by the employee. Tobacco use surcharges may apply. Employee rates are subject to change pursuant with guidelines in the CBA. Uniform Medical      EE & Dependents  EE & Spouse  Full Family 

UMP Plus‐Puget Sound 

High Value Network  $.00  $.00  $.00  $250.00 

UMP Plus‐UW Medicine 

Accountable Care Network  $.00  $.00  $.00  $250.00 

UMP Classic  $.00  $.00  $.00  $300.00 

UMP Consumer Directed  $.00  $.00  $.00  $250.00 

Group Health 

Group Health Classic  $.00  $25.00  $50.00  $250.00 

Group Health Sound Choice  $.00  $25.00  $50.00  $250.00 

Group Health Value  $.00  $.00  $25.00  $250.00 

Compensation See Exhibit A or Position Announcement for job classification pay range. Merit Increase Employee’s performance shall be evaluated annually and will be entitled to receive a merit increase based on the following schedule as provided in their performance evaluation: Performance Rating Percentage of Increase Exceeds Expectations 5% Meets Expectations 3% Fails to Meet Expectations 0%

Signing Bonus Active status regular employees who are actively employed on October 31st each year will receive a lump sum payment equal to four percent (4%) of the employee’s regular straight time compensation for hours worked, holidays and vacation paid for the immediately preceding 12 month period from November 1st to October 31st. Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Pierce County Housing Authority will pay the premium amount for life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage up to the amount of your annual salary. The current health plan also provides long-term disability insurance coverage (waiting period applies.) Public Employees Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Most regular full-time Pierce County Housing Authority employees qualify to become members of the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Qualified members elect to enroll in one of the PERS employer/employee cost-sharing retirement plans which would provide either defined benefits or defined benefits with a contribution component. Member contribution rates can be found at http://www.drs.wa.gov/publications/member/multisystem/contributionrates.htm. Additionally, after a qualifying period, Pierce County Housing Authority employees are also eligible to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan. Pierce County Housing Authority currently matches contributions up to 4% of base earnings. Pierce County Housing Authority employees do not participate in the Social Security program. Flexible Work Schedule Some departments or positions may be eligible to engage in a flexible or non-routine work schedule. The current work schedules for the Finance Department is Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 5:30 pm. Week’s that include a holiday revert to Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm. Reduced work hours may be accommodated with prior mutual agreement. Alternative work schedules may be available at the sole discretion of the Pierce County Housing Authority.

PIERCE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITYAPPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

603 South Polk Street, P.O. Box 45410, Tacoma, Washington 98448-0410Phone: (253) 620-5400 Fax: (253) 620-5455 TTY: (253) 620-5499

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Do you possess or are you able to obtain a valid Washington StateDriver’s License and have a fully insurable driving record andreliable transportation? Yes No

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During the last seven years, have you been convicted of any offense? Yes NoConviction will disqualify you only if it reasonably relates to the particular job for which you have applied.If yes, please explain ___________________________________________________________________________________

*NOTE: FAX transmittals may be used to meet closing deadlines but are not considered official applications. FAX transmittals must be followedimmediately by PCHA’s receipt of original documents.

PCHA IS AN EQUAL OPPURTUNITY EMPLOYER

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or

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Applicant’s Signature

I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may benecessary in arriving at an employment decision.

By this application I hereby authorize the release of personnel information contained in the files of theemployers I have listed as part of my employment experience. The employers I have listed are herebyreleased and held harmless from any liability arising from the release of personnel information relating tomy employment with them. PCHA is authorized to request such information and to receive suchinformation by my signature on this Applicant’s Statement.

This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days.Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as towhether or not applications are being accepted at that time.

I hereby acknowledge that any employment relationship with PCHA is at the discretion of the PCHA,which means that the employee may resign at any time and that employment can be terminated at thedirection of the PCHA at any time.

In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application orinterview(s) my result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules andregulations of the employer.

I further understand that a request will be made through the Washington State Patrol for criminalconviction history record information and that information provided regarding pertinent/ relevantconvictions may be grounds for denial of my application or immediate dismissal.

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Notes

This Application for Employment and Employment Data Record are the property ofPIERCE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

And do not constitute a contract for employment or any variation thereof.