Staff Accountant

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. Need an energetic, well-organized, sharp and proactive professional thinker, committed to good work habits and a positive attitude. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing professional accounting and administrative work; receiving, recording, and reconciling of Authority revenues; maintaining accounting controls of Authority expenditures, investments, receivables, employee payroll and benefits programs. Assists the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance in all functional areas of responsibility, as required; does related work as required.

This is a full-time exempt position with excellent benefits package and participation in the N. J. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs, reconciles or verifies work in the functional areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial statements, cash management, payroll, and related financial areas.

· Prepares financial statements according to generally accepted accounting principles.

· Oversees and maintains separate account ledgers for all funds; maintains and reconciles intercompany accounts.

· Assists the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance in projects or financial reporting work as required.

· Reviews policies and procedures, provides recommendations for improvement, implements and documents new procedures.

· Provides administrative support and office assistance to the Senior Accountant.

· Sets up and maintains account records for special projects, grants, bank reconciliations and related fiscal events.

· Prepares statistical and narrative reports.

· Assists in the preparation of HUD reports and statements.

· Provides general information to contractors, financial institutions, and the public.

· Records and distributes the payroll for all Housing Authority activities.

· Utilizes mid-range accounting systems and Microsoft Office to perform accounting functions efficiently.

· Business conditions or Authority needs may require from time to time, at employer’s discretion, changes in job duties, responsibilities or location.