HUD Accounting Assistant

HUD ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – Oahu
Empower Communities. Support Stability. Advance Your Accounting Career at Mental Health Kokua.

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Mental Health Kokua (MHK) as a HUD Accounting Assistant on Oahu and help us bring financial accuracy and stability to programs that provide safe housing for adults living with mental health challenges.

This is your chance to combine your accounting skills with purpose-driven work that transforms lives. As a HUD Accounting Assistant, you’ll keep our financial records precise, our programs compliant, and our mission thriving.

HUD Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:

• File Management: Organize, maintain, and update HUD project documentation, contracts, and compliance records.
• Accounts Management: Process accounts payable and receivable, ensure timely invoice payments, manage rental collection, and prepare HUD billing statements.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Assist in audits, prepare year-end financial reports, reconcile ledgers, and maintain fixed asset inventories.
• Financial Reconciliation: Verify and post transactions to general ledgers, review rental collection reports, and ensure accuracy in all financial systems.
• Tax & Reporting: Prepare 1099s for vendors, manage real property tax exemption requests, and compile data for HUD electronic reporting.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with the Housing Division Manager to solve problems, improve processes, and keep our programs running smoothly.
• Other Duties: Complete additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

HUD Accounting Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, office procedures, and business correspondence
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and 10-key by touch; experience with QuickBooks, OneSite, or similar systems preferred
• High attention to detail; able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening
• Able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs and perform standard office/computer tasks

Benefits of Joining MHK:

• Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Pet Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Legal Protection Plans
• Paid Leave & Holiday Pay
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Why Choose MHK?

At Mental Health Kokua, we believe in “Opportunities to Begin Again.” As a HUD Accounting Assistant, your skills will directly support housing stability and financial integrity—helping individuals and families thrive.

Apply today and be part of something meaningful at Mental Health Kokua—where every number you crunch makes a difference!