JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Housing Financial Specialist (Limited Term)

• Collect applicant and participant information verification.
• Confer with others about financial matters.

• Ensure Affirmative Action requirement compliance.
• Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
• Advise others on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) legal or regulatory compliance matters; and housing program and regulations.
• Prepare notices; benefit changes; department purchase orders; written correspondence; and operational reports.
• Assist in annual department budget and city audit preparation.

• Maintain applicant list files; and financial reports.
• Implement financial decisions.
• Calculate changes in income, assets, deductible expenses, utility allowances and rent increases.
• Examine financial records or processes.
• Monitor inspections; financial indicators; and organizational processes.

• Establish community, organizational, institution and participant relationships; and organizational guidelines or policies.
• Evaluate program and project effectiveness; and applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
• Review license or permit applications.
• Publish notices.
• Verify accuracy of financial information.

• Input data electronically.
• Communicate with supervisor.
• Refer participants to community agencies.
• Recommend programming changes.
• Respond to questions and service requests.

• Participate in the City’s intercultural competency training and program.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Technology and Electronic Systems – Knowledge and skill in the use of spreadsheets, word processing and data base software.

• Reading Comprehension?- Reading and understanding contracts, leases, legal instruments and work-related information.
• Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making?- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways/options to solve a problem, and picking the best one.
• Relationship Building, Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening?- Listening, not interrupting, and asking good questions; understanding reactions; and establishing working relationships.
• Complex Problem Solving?- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
• Systems Evaluation and Analysis?- Measuring how well a system is working and figuring out how to improve it.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field; or
• Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field; and
• Two (2) years or more experience in customer service or bookkeeping related occupations; or
• Related education and experience equivalent to 4 years or more.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with a diverse workforce and population.
• Advanced use of Excel or similar applications in a finance/budget occupation.