Spokane Housing Authority · 20 hours ago
Accountant - Grants & Development
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$32.12/hr - $33.75/hr
2+ years expSpokane Housing Authority is seeking an Accountant for their Grants & Development department. This role is responsible for the financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting of grant funds, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and managing accounting for capital development projects.
Property ManagementReal EstateRental
Responsibilities
Responsible for the processing and reconciliation of Short-Term Rental Assistance (STRA), Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) and Transitional Housing payments
Maintains and monitors the Grants bank account, including balance tracking and initiating necessary bank transfers
Prepares and submits grant billings for various grant funders, including: Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)-ALTSA Rental Subsidy, Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) housing supportive services, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Medicaid HRSN Program Health Care Authority (HCA) – Medicaid HRSN Program and other state-funded programs
Reconciles grant activity between software databases for accurate financial tracking
Serves as backup for Grants Coordinators
Responds to internal and external inquiries related to grant payments and processes, ensuring timely resolution of questions and issues
Collaborate with Development Manager and Director of Asset Management on capital development projects, reviewing and negotiating funder contracts and project pro formas
Tracks capital development sources and uses utilizing cost accounting
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting and two years of experience in accounting is required
Experience with public accounting, property management accounting or government agency
Must have an acceptable credit history
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and adequate insurance coverage according to SHA's policy and insurer
Knowledge of financial and accounting practices, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to read, write and understand English
Ability to prepare financial, program, and statistical statements and reports
Ability to work independently, effectively organize tasks, streamline procedures, and meet deadlines
Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively with department management, staff, and regulatory authorities
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with demanding or distressed clientele
Ability to exhibit strong oral and written communication skills, particularly in presenting financial material to diverse audiences in a clear and comprehensible manner
Ability to maintain a commitment to working in a drug-free environment, with a history free of criminal or drug-related felony convictions
Preferred
Experience with Yardi Software is highly desirable
Benefits
Employer paid medical for base employee plans.
Employer paid dental for employee plan.
Employer paid vision for the baseemployee plan.
Employer paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Flexible scheduling
13 Paid Holidays
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – Pension style retirement program.
Great PTO Accrual
457(b)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-site gym
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Spokane Housing Authority
Spokane Housing Authority offers housing and rental assistance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase