Senior Accounting (HUD Specialist) - Remote

Job Title: Senior Accounting (HUD Specialist)

Sunshine Enterprise USA is retained by our valued client to search and recruit for the following executive opening:

Job Description

The Sr. Accountant provides comprehensive, HUD-compliant accounting and financial reporting services for the Tallahassee Housing Authority's Public Housing, Capital Fund, and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate general ledgers, preparing monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, and supporting audits, REAC submissions, and internal control reviews. The role utilizes Tenmast and Yardi accounting systems to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across Agency programs.

Core Responsibilities:

• General Ledger & Monthly Accounting
• HUD Program Accounting & Compliance
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting & Year-End Close
• REAC, FDS & Audit Support
• Internal Controls & Advisory Support
• Training & Collaboration

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience, with at least 3 years supporting HUD-funded housing programs.
• Demonstrated experience with Public Housing, Capital Fund, and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) accounting.
• Hands-on experience using Yardi accounting software, including general ledger, reporting, and reconciliation functions.
• Working knowledge of Tenmast financial modules or comparable HUD-compliant housing authority software.
• Strong understanding of HUD regulations, REAC/FDS submissions, and federal grant accounting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Prior experience supporting housing authority executive leadership and boards.

Performance Standards & Quality Assurance:

• Accurate, timely monthly and annual financial reporting using Yardi and Tenmast systems.
• Consistent compliance with HUD reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive discrepancy resolution prior to audit review.
• Professional, responsive service to Agency leadership and stakeholders.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to the Executive Director or designated Agency representative.

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.