JOB ANNOUCEMENT

ACCOUNTING CLERK & DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANT

FULL TIME POSITION

SALARY RANGE from $12.24 to $16.31

The Housing Authority City of Kennewick (KHA) is seeking for a full time Accounting Clerk & Departmental Assistant who is enthusiastic, detailed,organized, and has a positive attitude and work ethic. The ideal candidate will perform clerical duties within all departments and assist the Accounting Department with A/P, A/R and other accounting clerk duties.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIIES consist of but are not limited to:

  • Prepare bank deposits; post tenant rents from deposit slips; reconcile tenant receivables to general ledger accounts.
  • Track, maintain & pursue delinquent tenant and vendor delinquent accounts
  • Proof Accounts Payable for accuracy, mail and file appropriately as instructed
  • Maintain and organize files for Audit
  • Perform various Accounting clerical duties as directed
  • Monitor office supplies and inventory and order as appropriate
  • Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing, and filing
  • Assist management and staff members with additional duties as requested and appropriate
    MINIMUM MANDATORY JOB REQUIRMENTS:
  • Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent with not less than two (2) year of clerical accounting or administrative experience.
  • Familiar with business office practices and procedures;
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and evidence of a good driving record within 30 days of employment and during entire period of employment;
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and pre-employment criminal background check;
  • Ability to read and write, and perform basic mathematical calculations, interpret oral and written instructions in English;
  • Ability to operate a computer and computer software programs (MS Word & Excel) along with other general office equipment.
  • Ability to lift and carry materials of up to 30 pounds on an ongoing basis.

HOURS/DAYS/WORK SCHEDUE

  • Monday through Thursday from 7:30AM to 6:00PM with half hour lunch.

You can find an application on our website: please send your completed application, résumé and cover letter to Hermelinda Sierra at

1915 W. 4th Place  Kennewick, WA 99336  (509) 586-8576  Fax (509) 582-7544  TTY (509) 586-4460

The Housing Authority of the City of Kennewick (KHA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability or familial status in admission or access to its programs. If you need to request a Reasonable Accommodation, contact the KHA Section 504 Coordinator at (509) 586-8576.