Chicago Housing Authority · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant- HR and Payroll
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe Chicago Housing Authority is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in HR and Payroll. The role involves reviewing payroll accounts, ensuring data accuracy, and reconciling accounts while adhering to accounting guidelines and regulations.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Payroll department to review payroll data and documents for deficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked
Evaluating payroll data and financial statement payroll accounts, determining required accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balances
Reconciliation of payroll records, billing and invoices, payroll earnings, deductions and verifying payroll data, including gross pay, retirement, and leave time
Advanced skills in software applications related to payroll/accounting systems; principles and techniques of technical record keeping
Compiles data and prepares complex, statistical payroll reports including government (payroll tax returns) and compliance reporting
Prepare audit Provided By Client (PBC schedules, analyses, and other documents for audits and reviews as requested
Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management and managing internal controls
Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records and other wage related employee issues
Knowledgeable in HUD regulations and accounting guidelines to ensure accuracy of accounting entries and records for reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Two (2) to four (4) years of payroll accounting experience or equivalent experience
Good mathematical aptitude
Understanding of basic accounting principles
Meticulousness with focus on quality customer service
Capability to manage manifold deadlines and priorities
Skills in using Microsoft Office software
Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word
Skills in Yardi, Lawson financial system and Oracle for advanced analysis and useful reporting
Preferred
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations
Benefits
Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for one (1) remote work day following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.
Company
Chicago Housing Authority
The Chicago Housing Authority provides homes to more than 50,000 families and individuals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Scott
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Riley Mitchell, CPA
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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