HUD Accountant

Mental-Health-Kokua; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Identity Theft & Legal Protection

Paid Leave & Holiday Pay

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a HUD Accountant in Honolulu to support financial operations of community-based housing programs serving adults with mental health challenges. This role ensures financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and stable housing operations across HUD-funded programs.

The HUD Accountant will handle reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and HUD-related financial processes, working closely with Housing Division leadership to uphold housing stability

Qualifications

• Minimum: 5–10 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Skills: strong attention to detail, organization, spreadsheet proficiency, problem-solving, written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process financial information and HUD reporting requirements.
• Maintain accounting and bookkeeping systems for HUD housing programs.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and monitor account balances.
• Process monthly billings, monitor subsidy payments, and post receivables.
• Assist with financial audits, reporting, and supporting documentation.
• Support REAC submissions, property tax exemption filings, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HUD fixed asset inventory and financial tracking records.
• Work closely with Housing Division leadership to support housing operations and financial accuracy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Spreadsheet proficiency

Problem-solving

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

OneSite

Job description

About this position

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a HUD Accountant in Honolulu, Oahu to support the financial operations of community-based housing programs serving adults with mental health challenges. This role helps ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and stable housing operations across HUD-funded programs.

As a HUD Accountant, you will support accounting functions including reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and HUD-related financial processes. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy organized, mission-driven work that supports housing stability and long-term community impact.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and process financial information and HUD reporting requirements
• Accounting Operations: Maintain accounting and bookkeeping systems for HUD housing programs
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations and monitor account balances
• Billing & Receivables: Process monthly billings, monitor subsidy payments, and post receivables
• Audit Preparation: Assist with financial audits, reporting, and supporting documentation
• HUD Compliance: Support REAC submissions, property tax exemption filings, and regulatory requirements
• Asset Management: Maintain HUD fixed asset inventory and financial tracking records
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Housing Division leadership to support housing operations and financial accuracy

HUD Accountant Qualifications

• Minimum: Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in accounting or finance
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; experience with QuickBooks and/or OneSite programs
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organization, spreadsheet proficiency, problem-solving, and written communication skills
• Certifications: TB clearance (or willingness to obtain); CPR & First Aid if applicable
• Fit for the Role: Comfortable working in a mission-driven housing environment supporting adults in community-based programs

Requirements & Work Conditions

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Work takes place in an office and community-based housing support environment
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and safety inspection if applicable

Benefits of Joining MHK

• Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Legal Protection
• Paid Leave & Holiday Pay
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Why Mental Health Kokua?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in “Opportunities to Begin Again.” We foster a nurturing environment where your passion for helping others can thrive. Your work helps strengthen housing programs that provide stability, dignity, and long-term support for individuals in our community.

This is more than just an accounting job, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through housing and community support.