Accounting Technician

Starting Salary Range: $56,600 - $70,751 annually ($29.03 - $36.28 per hour), plus benefits

This position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by 5:00PM, Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. 

Position Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Our Agency: Everett Housing Authority (EHA) is a diverse, innovative public agency located in Everett, WA, only minutes from the waterfront. At EHA, we are committed to more than just providing a roof over people's heads. We believe that our work extends to creating and fostering vibrant communities where the households that we serve can thrive. Those interested can expect:

• A competitive salary
• Accrue up to 12 days of paid vacation in your first year of employment
• 13 days of sick leave each year
• 13 paid holidays each year
• A strong benefit package including robust health, dental, and life insurance as well as a pension plan (PERS).
• Vision and long term disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work that makes a difference!

SCOPE OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager and other Finance department staff, the Accounting Technician will provide service to the agency by performing accounting and financial tasks related to the business and financial operations of the agency together with and in support of other members of the Finance team. This work will play an important role in accomplishing the Everett Housing Authority’s mission: “The Everett Housing Authority creates affordable housing, fosters healthy communities where households thrive.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Functions:

Accounts Payable -

• Process and/or review accounts payable according to established procedures including data entry, verifying account coding, opening mail, and distributing checks, statements and correspondence, and handling telephone inquiries.
• Process printed checks for mailing and/or distribution.
• Perform reconciliations of vendor statements

Tenant Accounting -

• Process tenant ACH rents, transfers, and vacates; accounts receivable payments, NSF checks, monetary adjustments, and prepare bank deposits.
• Monitor and troubleshoot tenant ledgers, provide assistance to property management staff and run reports as needed.
• Monitor and reconcile tenant security deposit ledgers and tenant aged receivable ledgers.

General –

• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Prepare and maintain financial spreadsheets, schedules and records, perform calculations, analysis, and reconciliations of inventories, fixed assets and other accounts.
• Calculate and create accounting entries.
• Perform data entry, prepare reports, handle filing and records management according to established procedures, and perform other clerical tasks as needed.
• Assist colleagues with other tasks and special projects as needed and provide coverage in their absence.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent communication, composition, grammar, spelling, and math skills.
• Effectively use Microsoft suite of software programs, proficiency in Excel.
• Create and utilize complex computerized spreadsheets, correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Utilize computers, devices, software applications, and various office machines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and reconcile vendor accounts, tenant accounts and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Manage time and tasks efficiently with limited supervision.
• Professionally and tactfully communicate in English both verbally and in writing, including with co-workers, supervisors, directors, other colleagues, clients, auditors, customers, vendors and the public.
• Understand and follow written and oral verbal instructions accurately.
• Understand and manage filing and organizing systems.
• Drive a vehicle safely and legally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and six months of relevant experience.

OR:

Associate Degree in Accounting or related field and two years of paid experience in finance, payroll, accounting, budgeting, or similar position.

OR:

At least five years of paid accounting experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/problem-solving
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Integrity

REQUIRED WORKPLACE STANDARDS:

1. Works regular and reliable hours on site as required.
2. Attendance must be punctual and consistent.
3. Works an agreed-upon schedule and works additional hours as necessary to complete work.
4. Works effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers, clients, and other contacts.
5. Follows all EHA Safety Policies and Procedures.
6. Follows all EHA Personnel Policies and Procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be bondable for insurance purposes.
• Fair Housing Certification or ability to obtain in the first six months.

ADDITIONAL (DESIRABLE) QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in government/public sector financial accounting.
• Prior housing authority work experience.
• Prior property management work experience.
• Experience with Yardi or other property management software.

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions

CONSTANT:

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Manual dexterity (Left, Right, Both)
• Listening and talking
• Repetitive arm/hand movement (LRB)
• Fine finger manipulation (LRB)
• Seeing and hearing
• Lifting and carrying 5# (LRB)
• Pushing and pulling 5# (LRB)

FREQUENT:

• Walking and standing
• Turning and twisting at waist
• Climbing stairs
• Bending and stooping
• Reaching and grasping (LRB)
• Lifting and carrying 10# (LRB)
• Pushing and pulling 10# (LRB)

OCCASIONAL:

• Kneeling and squatting
• Reaching above shoulders
• Operating foot controls (LRB)
• Lifting and carrying 20#
• Pushing and pulling 20#