Accountant

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT I | Tulsa Housing Authority

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Tulsa Housing Authority, located in Tulsa, OK. The organization is dedicated to creating a better Tulsa by providing housing services and managing related entities. This Accountant I position is crucial for supporting the basic accounting functions of the finance department, ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance with regulations. The role directly contributes to the transparent and efficient management of funds that enable the Housing Authority’s mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Tulsa, OK
• Pay: $49093–$55454 yearly
• Team: Part of the Finance and Accounting team, assisting senior accountants.
• Mission: Perform basic accounting functions to support the financial operations of the Tulsa Housing Authority and related entities.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Assist experienced Accountants in performing professional accounting and reporting functions for various THA programs and non-THA entities, ensuring proper accounting for assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
• Online Submissions: Aid in the preparation and submission of essential online reporting functions, including REAC FDS, Section 8 VMS, PHAS, and SEMAP submissions.
• Budgetary Support: Assist in the preparation of budget forecasts and final budgets for assigned THA and non-THA programs, and track financial performance against approved budgets.
• Inventory Management: Help with the audit and reconciliation of the annual physical inventory, comparing recorded records for fixed assets and warehouse materials.
• General Ledger Operations: Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual duties, which include analyzing general ledger accounts, creating necessary journal adjustments, and processing payment requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, or four years of related experience and/or training in Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Up to four years of related experience and/or training in accounting, demonstrating an understanding of core accounting functions.
• Skills: Ability to apply Housing and Urban Development accounting regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, proficiency in analyzing general ledger accounts, and skilled use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Bonus: Must possess a valid Oklahoma Drivers License.