What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUD Accountant position at Accounting Career Consultants?
Job Description
Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
As a HUD Accountant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting vital housing initiatives and ensuring financial stability for housing projects. This role allows you to apply your accounting expertise to support affordable housing initiatives, contributing to the community’s well-being. Working closely with a committed team and the Housing Division Manager, you will help maintain regulatory compliance and support audits, offering both professional growth and a chance to work toward a greater purpose.
Job Description :
The HUD Accountant oversees financial operations for HUD-funded and housing projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy across all financial reporting. This role involves managing administrative files, supporting year-end financial data preparation, and facilitating budget preparation in collaboration with executive leadership. The HUD Accountant will handle key financial tasks such as bank reconciliations, subsidy billing, and audit preparation to support financial transparency and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities :
- File Management :
o Maintain detailed administrative files for HUD and housing projects, including contracts, legal documents, and inventory.
o Gather and compile information for HUD reports, ensuring all submissions meet contractual requirements.
o Process year-end financial data and submit required electronic transmissions for HUD projects.
o Work with the executive director of HUD communities to prepare and submit annual budgets for HUD properties.
o Oversee bookkeeping systems, review monthly reports, and perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
o Post accounts receivable entries and process payments as needed.
o Monitor payments for monthly subsidy billings and update the general ledger.
o Maintain a monthly inventory of HUD fixed assets, including buildings, vehicles, and equipment.
o Prepare for yearly financial audits by reconciling and documenting balance sheet accounts.
o Process REAC submissions and handle property tax exemption requests.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounts receivable or relevant accounting experience.
o 5–10 years of accounting experience, ideally within Sage Intacct or One Site programs.
o Knowledge of standard accounting practices, including office procedures, business letters, and forms.
o Proficient in computer use, typing, and 10-key by touch.
o Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.
o Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
o Health clearance or official college transcripts, with current TB clearance if applicable.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a passion for supporting affordable housing initiatives. Apply your accounting expertise in a meaningful way by helping ensure financial compliance and stability within impactful housing programs.
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Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.
Awards & Recognition :
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)
