Accounting Manager

Orion Solutions Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations in a HUD-regulated housing and property management environment. You will oversee daily accounting, month-end close, grant reconciliations, and financial reporting to support compliance and strategic planning.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in accounting and CPA, with 5+ years of HUD/property management accounting, advanced Excel, and strong Yardi skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA required.
• Leadership experience overseeing accounting staff, including payroll functions.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience within HUD or Property Management environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong Yardi expertise.
• Hands-on background in grants accounting.
• Familiarity with governmental/fund accounting, reporting systems, and HUD regulations.
• Inquisitive professional who enjoys researching regulatory updates and proactively asking questions to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of all journal entries with proper documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and account analyses, including fixed assets.
• Drive month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of supporting schedules and workpapers.
• Complete grant reconciliations, including management reporting and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly and consolidated financial statements.
• Support treasury oversight by reconciling cash activity, updating wire transfers, requesting grant related funding, and developing cash flow forecasts.
• Lead preparation for the annual financial audit and all HUD required reporting.
• Produce weekly cash position reports and manage banking activities, including transfers, cash analysis, and recording fees and interest.
• Review and post bank reconciliations completed by staff.
• Assist with budget preparation, system loading, and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain departmental SOPs and standardized forms.
• Partner with IT to resolve accounting system issues and enhance workflows.
• Manage workload distribution across accounting staff and provide ongoing training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Grants accounting

Regulatory research

Questioning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orion Solutions Group is working in search of an Accounting Manager. This role anchors the financial heartbeat of a highly regulated housing and property management environment, where precision, compliance, and leadership directly influence community impact. It’s built for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys digging into evolving regulations, and leads with curiosity as much as expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of all journal entries with proper documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and account analyses, including fixed assets.
• Drive month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of supporting schedules and workpapers.
• Complete grant reconciliations, including management reporting and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly and consolidated financial statements.
• Support treasury oversight by reconciling cash activity, updating wire transfers, requesting grant related funding, and developing cash flow forecasts.
• Lead preparation for the annual financial audit and all HUD required reporting.
• Produce weekly cash position reports and manage banking activities, including transfers, cash analysis, and recording fees and interest.
• Review and post bank reconciliations completed by staff.
• Assist with budget preparation, system loading, and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain departmental SOPs and standardized forms.
• Partner with IT to resolve accounting system issues and enhance workflows.
• Manage workload distribution across accounting staff and provide ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA required.
• Leadership experience overseeing accounting staff, including payroll functions.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience within HUD or Property Management environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong Yardi expertise.
• Hands‑on background in grants accounting.
• Familiarity with governmental/fund accounting, reporting systems, and HUD regulations.
• Inquisitive professional who enjoys researching regulatory updates and proactively asking questions to ensure accuracy.