Accountant

Omaha Housing Authority; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with 5.5% match

Life Insurance & FSA

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Omaha Housing Authority in Omaha, NE, seeks an Accountant to support our mission of providing safe, affordable housing and to ensure financial accuracy and compliance across Housing Choice Voucher programs.

The role involves processing HAP payments, preparing HUD reports, budgeting and variance analysis, and collaborating with landlords, residents, HUD, and other departments to sustain programs that serve our community. Strong Excel skills and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or 3 years professional experience.
• Experience in public housing, governmental accounting, or not-for-profit financial management.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot tables, formulas, sort, filter, text to column.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with MS Word and email management.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger maintenance and month-end closings.
• Administer HAP accounting, reconciliation, and budget monitoring.
• Prepare HUD and VMS reports and assist audits.
• Collaborate with landlords, residents, HUD, and internal teams.

Skills

HUD HCV

GAAP

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

3 years professional accounting/finance experience

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Join

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community?Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated 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.

Why Work with Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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

Our Core Values

• We Are One Team: We rely on one another and succeed together.
• We Build Trust:We communicate clearly, follow through, and hold ourselves accountable.
• We Foster Belonging:Every person feels respected, safe, and valued.
• We are Welcoming: We approach others with kindness and professionalism.
• We Listen to Understand:We give our full attention and seek shared understanding.
• We De-Escalate with Empathy:We respond to conflict with calm, compassion, and respect.
• We Deliver Excellence: We provide safe, stable housing and exceptional service.
• We Practice Self-Care: We manage our wellbeing so we can serve effectively.
• We Share Power: We involve residents and employees in shaping our work.

Salary Range

$49,985 – $72,480

Job Function

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.

Essential Functions

Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) & Reconciliation

Process, review, and reconcile monthly HAP payments to property owners.

HUD Reporting

Submit monthly Voucher Management System (VMS) reports & ensure data reported is correct and includes Prior Month Corrections.

Budgeting & Analysis

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.

Portability Management

Process incoming/outgoing portability billing, ensuring accurate payments & compliance.

Audit Preparation

Maintain records & prepare workpapers for annual and HUD-requested audits.

Accounting Functions

Perform general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, accounts receivable/payable, month and year-end closings.

Customer Service & Support

Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the HCV program and work interactively with all OHA departments, landlords, tenants, HUD, and other outside agencies.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• May assist with special projects.
• May provide training for Finance department staff as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises and involves considerable public contact.

Abilities

• Ability to sit, stand and walk up to 100% of the time; and reach stoop, squat, push, pull and type up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equipment Operation

(Any one position may not use all of the tools and equipment listed nor do the listed examples comprise all of the tools and equipment that may be used in positions allocated to this classification)

• Computer
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Facsimile Machine

OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity

Omaha Housing Authority 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 characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application or have a question about your application, please contact the OHA Human Resource Department.