Construction Accountant 

Employer: Long & Associates, LLC
Location: Remote
Position Type: Part-Time
Support Area: HUD Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Program

About Long & Associates, LLC

Long & Associates, LLC is a public accounting firm committed to delivering exceptional financial management, business consulting, and administrative support services to federal, state, tribal, and nonprofit organizations. We specialize in supporting mission-driven programs that drive impact within our targeted clients.

We are currently seeking a Construction Accountant to join our team in support of the HUD Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Program. This is a critical role focused on evaluating and improving federally funded tribal housing initiatives.

Position Overview

The Construction Accountant will support a national evaluation of the IHBG Competitive Grant Program. This role requires strong analytical and financial reporting skills to assess the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of tribal housing development efforts. The selected candidate will play a key part in documenting the program’s impact, comparing it to IHBG formula-funded projects, and identifying opportunities for program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze construction and financial records from IHBG competitive grantees to assess:

  • Program contributions to the supply of affordable housing in Indian areas

  • Outcomes compared to formula-funded housing programs

• Apply construction accounting principles to:

  • Track costs and trends

  • Monitor financial obligations and performance

• Assist in identifying whether IHBG competitive funding supports new housing development that would not have occurred through formula funding alone

• Review and summarize program data to evaluate outcomes, timelines, and budget performance

• Support research and documentation efforts related to tribal housing conditions and needs

• Contribute to updating measures of housing needs, leveraging research such as:

  • Pindus (2017) — "Housing Needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Tribal Areas"
    HUD Report

• Provide clear reporting, audit trails, and financial statements for program assessments

• Recommend improvements to IHBG accounting and program management practices

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in:

  • Construction or project-based accounting

  • Public sector or federally funded programs

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

  • GAAP

  • Cost accounting principles

  • Financial reporting and budget formulation

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience working with HUD, IHBG, or similar federal housing programs

• CPA or relevant financial certification (e.g., CGFM, CCA)

• Experience with Tribal organizations or Native American housing initiatives

• Familiarity with government contract accounting standards and compliance

Additional Information
Long & Associates reserves the right to modify job descriptions to meet organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations will be provided by governing law. This posting is part of an ongoing inventory for immediate and future Construction Acccountant openings.