Position Summary:
HCV (Housing Choice Voucher) Accounting position within a housing authority typically involves managing the financial aspects of the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Financial Management:
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- Process payments to landlords for HCV participants.
- Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy of financial transactions related to housing assistance payments (HAP).
- Monitor HCV program funding and expenditure levels, ensuring compliance with budgets and funding availability.
- Collaborate with Auditors by providing assistants with reporting.
- Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as required by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) and internal management.
- Assist in the preparation of audit documents for program compliance and financial accuracy.
- Process Previous Month VMS Reporting
- Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing the Housing Choice Voucher program.
- Verify financial transactions comply with HUD guidelines and housing authority policies.
- Data Management:
- Maintain accurate records of program participant payments, landlord reimbursements, and administrative fees.
- Update financial systems with new participant or landlord information.
Support Services:
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- Collaborate with HCV program staff to address participant and landlord inquiries related to payments.
- Provide financial data to management for decision-making and program planning.
- Participate in Financial/Program meeting and any additional meeting.
- Budgeting:
- Assist in preparing annual budgets for the HCV program.
- Monitor administrative costs and suggest cost-saving measures, as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
- Relevant experience may substitute for formal education in some cases.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in government, housing, or non-profit sectors.
- Familiarity with HUD regulations and the Housing Choice Voucher program is a strong asset.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with landlords, tenants, and staff.
- Certifications:
- Specialized training in HUD program management or finance (e.g., HCV Financial Management certification) is beneficial.
BENEFITS
· Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
· On-site Fitness Center & Wellness Program
· Employee Assistance Program
· Basic Life Insurance & Supplemental Insurance
· Retirement Plan
Please submit resume to hr@mhapha.org
Little Rock Housing Authority d/b/a Metropolitan Housing Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
