Accountant Job at Utah Housing Corporation in West Valley City

Utah Housing Corporation, located in West Valley City, Utah, is seeking a detail-oriented full-time Accountant to join our Financial Services team and help ensure the financial integrity of our organization.

Working under the direction of the Financial Services leadership team, this position assists with routine accounting functions of the Corporation and plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial systems. The Accountant prepares and reconciles accounting reports, develops and interprets financial statements, and presents or explains work during audits or other reviews. This position requires a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, as well as the ability to navigate and utilize computerized finance and banking systems with a high degree of skill and accuracy.

In this role, the Accountant will manage accounting processes such as preparing journal entries, reviewing and reconciling financial transactions, processing accounts payable, and ensuring timely and accurate payments and transfers. The position also supports audit preparation, monthly and quarterly general ledger entries, reconciliations with the MSP servicing system, and the review of financial issues within the unit. The work involves analyzing information from a variety of sources, identifying patterns or trends, and providing accurate reporting that supports decision-making and compliance with policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and have at least two years of full-time paid professional accounting experience. Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting theory and practice, the ability to work with spreadsheets and banking functions, and the capability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that supports affordable housing across Utah. The position offers a collaborative work environment, meaningful work, and a competitive pay range of $50,800 to $66,000 per year.

At Utah Housing Corporation, we are guided by our core values: integrity, respect, communication, teamwork and collaboration, and growth and development. These principles shape how we work with each other and with the communities we serve. We're looking for someone who lives these values in their daily work and takes pride in contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Utah Housing Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions to Utah Retirement Systems (URS), PEHP traditional health plans, and a high-deductible health plan with employer HSA contributions. Additional benefits include dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, group term life and accident insurance, and options for 401(k), 457, IRA, and Roth IRA plans. We also offer a supportive coaching work environment that encourages professional development and collaboration.

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a values-based organization, we invite you to apply.