We are conducting a confidential search for an Accounting Specialist to join our client’s team. This Housing Authority is located in the Greenwood / Anderson   (Upstate) area of SC. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting and industry standards. This position also serves an administrative support role including managing the office as well as benefits, payroll and the agency waiting list.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone, screens calls, and greets visitors coming in the office.
• Enters and posts invoices into the financial accounting system.
• Enters and updates payroll information.
• Reviews applications and documentation for completeness, logs applications and inputs data into computer and maintains the waiting list.
• Accurately enters waiting list application information into appropriate system, keeping information up-to-date, and ensuring correct coding.
• Administers and coordinates various employee benefit programs Responsible for requisition and purchase log system and records.
• Enter data accurately into accounting software Responsible for tax payments and recordkeeping, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to support month-end and year end closing activities.
• Maintain organized documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Prepare financial reports as needed.

Experience

• Proven experience as an Accounting Clerk or in a similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and tax regulations.
• Excellent data entry skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to analyze accounts and reconcile discrepancies effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Public Housing Certificate preferred

We encourage candidates who meet these qualifications to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our agency team. For those interested please send a resume and cover letter to Elizabeth@bracketthr.com with the subject line Accounting Specialist.

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and the Director of Operations, performs and/or oversees a variety of associated administrative, fiscal, staff support, and planning activities, some of which require advance or specialized knowledge and skills such as budget administration and control, equipment, facilities, and inventory management, specialized record keeping and database management, and/or specified information gathering projects and tasks. Coordinates and facilitates meetings, program functions, and/or special events, as appropriate. Trains and supervises Admission Specialist and Secretary/Clerk.

Educational and Knowledge Requirements

• Certified Public Housing Manager (C-PHM)
• Knowledge and experience preparing HUD annual reports
• High School Graduate or GED with five (5) to seven (7) yearsʼ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of Business School or College or University Business, Data Processing, Management, and computer Programming.
• Valid Georgiaʼs Driverʼs license.

Apply in person at
Fitzgerald Housing Authority
314 S. Sherman St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750
229-423-3755
Attn: Dr. Lemond Hall