Housing Accounting Specialist - Housing Division
  • Job Posting Expires: 11/3/2025
4D ago
$60,000 to $70,000
Full Time
No
Accounting
2-4 Years
2Year
Primary Duties

DEFINITION

Under the direction and supervision of the Housing Director (Executive Director), performs a large variety of accounting, administrative, and professional procedures in the operation of the Housing Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Property Management & Tenant Services

• Manage tenant records and communications for multiple housing properties including River Fork Villas I & II, Meadow Ridge Estates, Royal Oaks Estates, NHDC Skyline, Boulevard Village, and future developments.

• Handle tenant lease-ups, move-ins, move-outs (including calculating rent, deposits, damages, and refunds), and annual recertifications.

• Maintain accurate waiting lists and ensure timely delivery of 7-day notices and late fees as per policy.

• Conduct interviews and complete initial certifications for new tenants.

• Track and report overdue rent to the Executive Director monthly.

• Financial Management & Reporting

• Process monthly rent invoicing, payment receipts, and accounts payable using PHA-WEB Software.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and generate financial reports (e.g., Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets) for all housing entities.

• Maintain Excel spreadsheets for year-end audits and reconcile with PHA-WEB financials, including journal entries.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for board meetings and external agencies (e.g., MHEG, US Bank).

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and insurance audits.

• Create and submit 1099s and 1096s annually.

• Prepare invoices for title companies related to home construction projects.

• Compliance & Data Management

• Keep the COL NIFA site updated for applicable properties.

• Maintain accurate and organized files for tenants and accounts payable across multiple entities.

• Maintain construction cost tracking spreadsheets for NHDC and the Northeast Nebraska Regional Land Bank to reconcile with PHA-WEB after home sales.

• General Office Support

• Prepare all bank deposits (to be delivered by the Executive Director or Housing Program Manager).

• Assist customers and answer phones as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.

• Microsoft Office products which include Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Business letter writing and basic report preparation.

• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Basic mathematical principles.

• Pertinent federal, state, & local laws and regulations.

• Office equipment including computer, scanner, printer, copier, calculator, and telephone. 

Ability to:

• Consistently meet deadlines in the accounts payable and receivable process.

• Maintain a variety of numerical information on records with accuracy.

• Interpret and apply federal, state, & local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and through e-mail communications

• Operate various office equipment with ease and limited supervision.

• Strong skills needed in using Microsoft Office products Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of a workday.

• Exhibit a high level of communication with Executive Director and other parties as needed.

• Effective organizational skills and a solid system for filing.  


Compensation Details

Salary Range: $4,230 – $5,543.


Benefits

Excellent Benefits. 


How to Apply

Apply In Person or Online: City of Norfolk Human Resources 309 N. 5th Street, Norfolk, NE

(402) 844-2010 

www.norfolkne.gov/humanresources