Housing Choice Voucher Accountant

Omaha Housing Authority • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Accountant to support our mission of providing safe, affordable housing. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while helping sustain programs that make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

About Us
Founded in 1935, the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2,700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of HUD HCV regulations & GAAP.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong financial analysis, organizational, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a closely related field and/or three years professional level experience in accounting/finance.
• Relevant experience in public housing, governmental accounting, or not-for-profit financial management
• Advanced Excel Database skills: Pivot tables, formulas, sort, filter, text to column.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, skilled at MS Word including mail merge and database functions, skilled at managing Email communication, customer service phone calls and customer contact.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, solution creation and negotiation.
• High degree of organization skills, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to read and interpret HUD government documents and program descriptions for Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, Affordable Housing, Tax Credit Financing programs, OHA procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate in a positive, professional and effective manner while adhering to the OHA Policies and Procedures.
• May require working in a standing or seated position for continuous periods of time.
• Ability to accomplish the described duties through use of appropriate computer and general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the financial operations of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, HUD regulations, and affordable housing program regulations.
• Review, and reconcile monthly HAP payments to property owners.
• Submit monthly Voucher Management System (VMS) reports & ensure data reported is correct and includes Prior Month Corrections.
• Monitor Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) revenue & expenses, analyze budget variances, and forecast expenses. Understand & utilize HUD’s Two-Year Tool to identify trends and risk areas.
• Process incoming/outgoing portability billing, ensuring accurate payments & compliance.
• Maintain records & prepare workpapers for annual and HUD-requested audits.
• Perform general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, accounts receivable/payable, month and year-end closings.
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the HCV program and work interactively with all OHA departments, landlords, tenants, HUD, and other outside agencies.
• May assist with special projects.
• May provide training for Finance department staff as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance, Health & Dependent Care FSA, MetLife Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level