HUD Accountant

Join Our Team as a HUD Accountant at Mental Health Kokua!

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for community impact? In this HUD Accountant role, you'll manage and oversee financial operations for HUD and housing projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all reporting. Your expertise in accounting will be crucial in maintaining financial stability, supporting audits, and managing assets, all while contributing to vital housing initiatives.

As a key member of our team, you'll work closely with the Housing Division Manager, ensuring that our projects are financially sound and compliant with regulations. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial skills in a meaningful way, helping to support essential services for those in need.

Key HUD Accountant Responsibilities:

• File Maintenance—Maintain administrative files for HUD and other housing projects, including contracts, legal documents, and inventory.
• HUD Reporting—Gather, compile, and prepare information for HUD reporting purposes, ensuring all related correspondence meets contractual requirements.
• Year-End Financials—Prepare and process end-of-year financial data for HUD projects, including electronic transmissions as required.
• Bookkeeping Systems—Oversee all accounting and bookkeeping systems for HUD projects, including reviewing monthly reports, posting accounts receivable entries, and processing payments.
• Bank Reconciliations—Perform monthly bank reconciliations for HUD projects, ensuring accuracy and reporting any discrepancies.
• Financial Transfers—Prepare requisitions for transferring funds between accounts as coordinated by the Housing Division Manager.
• Property Tax Exemptions—Submit requests for real property tax exemptions for applicable projects, and track changes in filing requirements.
• Subsidy Billing—Monitor the status of payments for monthly subsidy billings and post payments to the general ledger upon receipt.
• Audit Preparation—Assist in the preparation for yearly financial audits by reconciling and documenting balance sheet accounts.
• REAC Submissions—Process and input financial information required for REAC submissions.
• Fixed Asset Inventory—Maintain a monthly inventory of HUD fixed assets, including land, buildings, vehicles, and equipment.

HUD Accountant Requirements:

• Education & Experience
  • Minimum

    High school diploma or equivalent, with five (5) to ten (10) years of accounting experience. Strong knowledge of accounting practices, business letters and forms, and office methods. Proficiency in computer use, typing, and 10-key by touch.

    
    

  • Preferred

    Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on accounts receivable with experience in QuickBooks and/or One Site programs.

    
    

• Skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
  • Health Clearance
  • High School diploma or equivalent and/or official College Transcripts
  • Current TB Clearance or TB X-Ray (two-step TB Clearance for TLP location)
  • If applicable: Valid Hawaii driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, safety inspection, and a safe driving record documented by a Traffic Abstract
  • If applicable

    Current CPR & First Aid Certificates, professional licenses

    
    

HUD Accountant Benefits:

• Medical and Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Pet Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Online Protection Plans
• Legal Protection Plans
• Paid Leave
• Holiday Pay

At Mental Health Kokua, we foster a nurturing environment where your passion for helping others can thrive. This is more than just an accounting job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your community. If you’re ready to use your skills to support housing initiatives and contribute to a dedicated team, apply today!