Housing Programs Payments Accountant-Investigator at Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

89798.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, HUD Accounting Documentation, Fraud Investigation, Program Abuse Investigation, Bank Transmission File Preparation, Positive Pay System, Payment Adjustments Processing, Budget Preparation, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Updates Monitoring, Journal Entries Preparation, Account Reconciliations, Section 8 Program Administration, Portable Accounts Receivable, Delinquency Collections, Repayment Agreements Analysis

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description SUMMARY Assist supervisor with all accounting duties in the Housing Payment process and in HUD accounting documentation; Investigates cases of program fraud and abuse, by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ACCOUNTING DUTIES: Serves as the primary backup to the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Finance Supervisor by gaining and maintaining a thorough understanding of all HAP Finance Supervisor functions. Supports the monthly Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) check process by reviewing and processing tenant activity and outgoing administered files, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions. Prepares the bank transmission file for the positive pay system to ensure that only Agency-issued checks are honored by the bank Coordinates the timely processing of payment adjustments requested by rental assistance staff, ensuring accuracy and proper disbursement. Supports the timely preparation of budgets, requisitions, year-end settlements, and other financial reports, ensuring HUD forms are completed and submitted on schedule. Assists in monitoring regulatory updates and incorporating HUD requirements into the administration of Section 8 Housing Assistance programs. Supports the monthly preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for housing assistance payment transactions, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Maintains current knowledge of all regulations, policies, and procedures governing Section 8 program administration and assists in implementing new federal requirements to ensure ongoing compliance. Processes portable accounts receivable payments, manages delinquency collections, and reconciles portable accounts payable and payments, including maintaining all related spreadsheets and records. FRAUD INVESTIGATOR DUTIES: Conduct fraud investigations; interview applicants, tenants and owners as appropriate; re-compute over paid subsidy when income has been under reported or otherwise misrepresented. Analyze selected files and report findings and coordinate corrective actions with Rental Assistance. Develop and implement systems concerning detection of abuse and tracking and monitoring actions to resolve problems. Coordinate information obtained with other housing agencies and investigative entities regarding program abuse. Pursue the appropriate course of action in fraud cases and represent Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) at meetings or informal hearings, and civil or criminal court proceedings. Maintain work/investigative files; maintain system for referrals and tracking/reporting of the investigative, hearing, and grievance process. Analyze and prepare repayment agreements and all related tracking for clients in over-payment of assistance payments for fraudulent activities. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Bachelor's degree with 30 hours of accounting from a four-year college or university; and three years of progressive accounting experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver's license Must be eligible for bonding Certification in Section 8 Occupancy and Rent Calculation Housing Quality Standards Certification (HQS) must be obtained within first 12 months of employment

Responsibilities

This role involves assisting the supervisor with all accounting duties related to the Housing Payment process, including preparing bank transmission files and supporting budget and financial report preparation while ensuring HUD compliance. Additionally, the incumbent conducts fraud investigations, interviews relevant parties, re-computes overpaid subsidies, and pursues appropriate action in fraud cases.