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Accountant / HUD 811 Housing Accountant

Job Location

Houma, LA, USA

Pay

$40,000-$50,000

Type of Job

Full-time

Published Date

September 8, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM

Job Description

Maintains all financial records for the HUD811 programs including processing monthly HAP payments, annual PRAC renewal and budget, R& R drawdown request, and any other related items. Scan and maintain files in accordance with policies and relevant regulations. Prepare and submit monthly invoices for grant contracts. Assist with preparing quarterly and annual financial reports. Assist with setting up new hires in accounting system. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience 

  • Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills 

  • Experience in non-profiting business accounting preferred

Core Competencies

  • Effectively uses accounting skills and software to track, manage, and provide reports for all financial areas of agency operation. 

  • Maintains accurate records of budgets, income, and expenditures for all programs. 

  • Identifies and effectively response to any financial concerns or areas of risk/liability.

Job Duties/Skills Required

  • Screens telephone calls and visitors as directed; may refer calls to appropriate staff. 

  • Welcomes and is courteous to all persons entering the office. 

  • Computer-based ledger accounting. 

  • Manage all duties related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns, Banking Deposits, Account Reconciliations, IRA Computations, Invoicing, Filing, Reclassification of Journal Entries. 

  • Maintains accounting documentation in accordance with policies and relevant regulations. 

  • Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports; compiles and analyzes data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. 

  • Collects and maintains monthly payments made by clients. 

  • Maintain all financial records for the HUD811 programs including processing monthly HAP payments, annual PRAC renewal and budget, R& R drawdown request, and any other related items. 

  • Collects or assist with payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions, etc. 

  • Prepare monthly invoices to be sent to grant contractors  

  • Organized and maintains files, records and complies reports as needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff,  403(b), and 403(b) matching.

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

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