Senior Accountant

Seattle Housing Authority

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$42.11–$63.16 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Affordable Housing, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Project, Community Development, Community Support, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Expense Tracking, Federal Contracts, Federal Grants, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Fraud Investigation, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Fund Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Administration/Management, Health Plan, Incentive Programs, Income Statements, Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm), Sales, Student Loans, Tax Credits, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Vision Plan, Work From Home

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

3 days ago

Salary: $42.11 - $63.16 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Position
Job Number: 105963
Department: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliot Ave West with sweeping views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we are committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.
The position: We are looking for a senior accountant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can manage complex accounting funds and perform various accounting duties, such as allocation of income and expense, expense and appropriation transfers, and the development of financial statements and reports.
The Location: 101 Elliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
1. May substitute four additional years of relevant experience for the required degree
Five years of experience in leading the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records
At least two years of experience working with Limited Partnerships & tax credit, For Sale, Redevelopment, Capital Projects, and Fixed Assets

While these requirements are the traditional standards for developing the skills required for this classification, any combination of experience, training, and education that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the role may be considered.
What will you do?

Prepare, maintain, and control funds, including allocation of income and expense, expense and appropriation transfers, analysis of special programs and accounts, and the development of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) based financial statements and reports
Manage and oversee the processing of monthly and weekly subsidy payments, ensuring that landlords and tenants receive their housing assistance payments and utility allowances in a timely manner
Investigate potential fraud and abuse involving housing assistance payments
Prepare and analyze quarterly financial reports for multiple funds
Respond to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders
Research, compile, analyze, and input financial data for preparation of federal, state, local, and limited partner reporting documents
Recommend, develop, and revise accounting and internal control procedures in accordance with HUD, SHA, and GAAP requirements as well as partnership agreements
Analyze records and documentation of transactions and monitor program expenditures for assigned funds and accounts to assure expenditures and income are approved and allocated to proper accounts
Review and analyze financial and program data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SHA policies and procedures, applicable HUD rules, and other regulations
Reconcile and balance assigned accounts and financial statements
Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems, correct errors, obtain authorizations, and exchange information
Prepare a variety of local, county, state, and HUD financial reports and contracts
Compile, consolidate, and analyze financial and program data and reports
Review financial recordkeeping procedures and methods and maintain and improve internal control and operating procedures
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual budgets, budget revisions, balance sheets, income statements, and other reports
Ensure compliance with internal control, reporting, and financial management requirements of federal grants and contracts and subsidies
Perform bond compliance audit and prepare and file necessary reports to meet the bond regulatory requirements

For additional information on the job, please see the full
How to Apply: To apply, complete the online NeoGov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.
Application Tips:

Update the Work Experience and Education sections with your most current information. Note: SHA does not accept external attachments, such as resumes or cover letters.
Complete the Agency-Wide questions. Even if you have applied to SHA before, please review and update your responses.
Respond to any Supplemental Questions, if applicable.

Why Should You Apply?

Our Culture: SHA offers a supportive, energetic workplace where collaboration and growth thrive. Our talented team has helped make us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
3. Generous paid leave and holidays
Work-Life Balance
1. Reasonable hours
2. Opportunity for part-time remote work
Professional Development
1. On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Our Commitment to Equity

SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Learn more in ourand statement.
Benefits
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is pleased to offer an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for the full benefits package).

The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:

Eligibility
As a new hire, your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise, your coverage begins on the first of the following month.

Medical
Employees may select from four medical plans - Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.

The monthly cost for each of the plans are as follows:

is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

Dental
Employees may select from two dental plans - , an incentive plan, or , a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents and are paid for by SHA.

Vision
SHA offers two vision plans through The Basic plan is fully paid for by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid for by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames, and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.

Long Term Disability Insurance
If you are disabled, the Basic Plan will be combined with other sources of income to pay you up to $400 a month after a 90-day waiting period. Employees may purchase long-term disability coverage that provides up to 60% of gross monthly salary during disability.

Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance
You can select from one of two plans - Basic GTL, which is one-and-a-half times your annual earnings or Limited Basic GTL of $50,000.00. SHA will contribute 40% of the cost for the GTL insurance.

If you have elected Basic GTL, you may purchase supplemental term life insurance for yourself, your spouse/domestic partner, and your dependent children. The maximum amount of supplemental life insurance available is four times your annual income for the employee, 50% of the amount of coverage you elect for the spouse, and $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 for children.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
SHA offers an employee-paid group AD&D insurance plan. An employee may cover themself or a family member for amounts from $25,000 to $500,000 in $25,000 increments. AD&D insurance pays a death benefit if the insured person dies due to an accident or a percentage of the full insurance amount if the covered person loses a limb.

Retirement Plan
(PERS) membership is defined by Washington State statutes and is mandatory if you are hired into an eligible position. However, if you are retired from or have been a member of the City of Seattle, Spokane or Tacoma Employee's Retirement System, your PERS enrollment must be verified and approved by the Washington State Department of Retirement System.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees have the option of making pre-tax contributions to pay for IRS eligible expenses. There are two accounts: a Health Care Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Employees can sign up for one or both accounts.

Leave Benefits
Annual Leave is provided for vacation and personal time off. First year employees earn up to 3.84 hours per bi-weekly pay period (100 hours annually), increasing incrementally due to service years - up to 7.69 per hours per pay period at 25 years of service (200 hours annually). Leave hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is a 240-hour annual carryover limit for annual leave.

Sick leave is provided for health care and related appointments. Employees earn 3.69 hours per pay period. Hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is no maximum or carryover limit for sick leave.

Seattle Housing Authority has twelve legal, as detailed below.

New Year's Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day

Indigenous People's Day
Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day
The day following Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Additionally, up to three personal holidays are granted to regular employees each calendar year. They are available to be scheduled in advance by the employee with supervisor approval.

Regular administrative non-represented employees hired between January 1 and May 31 are granted three personal holidays. If hired from June 1 until November 10, two personal holidays are granted. If hired beginning November 11 or later, no personal holidays are granted until January 1.

Pay for Performance Program & Merit Awards
Regular Administrative non-represented staff are eligible for Merit Pay and Merit Leave awards based on their annual performance evaluation, as well as on the agency's fiscal year performance from January through December of each year. An employee's merit awards are based on the employee's performance rating, the position of the employee's salary within the salary range, and the fiscal performance of the agency. For new and promoted employees, the merit awards will be pro-rated based on length of time in the current position during the calendar year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
As an SHA employee, you may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This federal program was created to assist full-time public service professionals in reducing their federal student loan debt burden.

Employee Transportation Program
A fully subsidized commuter is offered for use on Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Train routes. It can also be used on the Seattle Center Monorail. ORCA Passport also provides reduced or fully covered fares on most vanpool routes.

Additionally, an , bike racks at various sites, and shower facilities at several offices are also provided, along with discount membership (if accepted). Finally, group discount parking is available for registered vanpools in certain areas.

Flex-Time
With supervisor approval, work hours may be scheduled around core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or a compressed 4/10 workweek. This option is not available for every position.

Telework
With supervisor approval, employees can perform assigned duties from home at certain times. This option is not available for every position.

Employee Assistance Program
Confidential counseling, referral, and information services are available through

Washington Deferred Compensation Program
Tax deferred savings plans are available through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems'
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Senior Accountant

Seattle Housing Authority

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