Comptroller (Housing) - Washington County Housing Authority (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Washington, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024 CLOSED ON 5/28/2024

Job Posting for Comptroller (Housing) - Washington County Housing Authority (Local Government) at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Are you a "numbers" person with an analytical mindset? The Washington County Housing Authority is looking for a fiscal expert to join our dynamic team of professionals as a Comptroller. This executive position is responsible for all financial matters, working to develop strategic planning for long term and day-to-day operational concerns and fiscal policies. If you are ready to start the next chapter in your career, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will be responsible for supervisory and professional accounting work in the maintenance of the housing authority's fiscal records. Work includes directing and coordinating the preparation of documentation, financial statements, and reports to control the housing authority's funds. Duties may include supervising accounting and clerical personnel involved in receiving, recording, and reporting accounting data including general ledgers and balance sheets, as well as preparing analytical accounting reports and budgetary projections for the Executive Director and Program Personnel. You will have the opportunity to work closely with various independent Auditors and Regulatory Agency Auditors while conducting their on-site reviews.

Our mission is to develop, manage, and administer quality housing for low and moderate-income persons and to promote economic growth and quality living environments in our communities. We strive to pursue this mission within the context of limited government resources by providing assistance to our clients (residents) and results in leveraging HUD resources with those of the private sector and other public agencies, efficient program administration, and creative approaches to problem solving. Join our team to help us achieve our mission!


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Four years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience including one year of supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by fifteen college credits in accounting; or
  • Any equivalent combination of accounting experience and training.

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

Veterans: 

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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