Senior Accountant - HUD VMS & Housing Programs

Atlanta Housing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Housing in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage payroll and benefits reconciliations, and oversee housing program payments, HAP and UAP, plus landlord overpayments tracking.

The role collaborates with Finance to prepare monthly HUD VMS reports and ensure timely, accurate financial data submission.

A Bachelor’s in accounting with 3+ years of experience in public housing or related fields is preferred; CPA or MBA is a plus. Office-based role in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of general accounting experience, preferably in a Public Housing Authority environment.
• CPA or MBA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile and record biweekly payroll and prepare monthly payroll accruals.
• Prepare Excess Compensation fund transfer documentation per HUD guidelines.
• Generate payroll and benefits reports for grants monthly.
• Maintain General Ledger and reconciliations for HAP, Payroll, Bank and COBRA activities.
• Analyze payroll taxes monthly and resolve variances at Federal, State, or Local levels.
• Validate benefits and UI tax rates annually in Workday.
• Approve Invoices and Purchase Orders for assigned properties.
• Research ACH returns and provide Cash Management with resolutions for HAP/URP payroll.
• Assist with HUD VMS reporting and retroactive adjustments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

CPA or MBA designation a plus

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Atlanta Housing in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage payroll and benefits reconciliations, and oversee housing program payments, HAP and UAP, plus landlord overpayments tracking.

The role collaborates with Finance to prepare monthly HUD VMS reports and ensure timely, accurate financial data submission.

A Bachelor’s in accounting with 3+ years of experience in public housing or related fields is preferred; CPA or MBA is a plus. Office-based role in Atlanta.