LIHTC Affordable Housing Senior Accountant

Description

Who We Are

At Copa Health, we are committed to People First, fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and impact. We support individuals and families across Arizona through high-quality behavioral health and integrated care services while also investing in the growth and well-being of our team.

Why Join Copa Health?

At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. When you join our team, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program

• Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan

• Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge

• 10 paid holidays annually

• Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future

• Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions

• Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more

Who We're looking for

Bring your LIHTC expertise to work that strengthens communities.

We’re seeking a Full-Time Senior Accountant with experience in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and affordable housing finance to join our Accounting team.

In this role, you’ll independently manage complex accounting and financial reporting for Copa Health’s Real Estate Development and Asset Management portfolio, including operating properties, development projects, affiliated entities, and related investments. Your LIHTC knowledge will help support accurate financial reporting, program compliance, and the long-term financial health of our affordable housing portfolio.

As a senior accounting resource, you’ll partner with Development Managers, Asset Managers, Facilities, external Property Management teams, and organizational leadership to resolve accounting issues, interpret financial activity, and provide recommendations that guide sound financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and posting complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjusting entries.
• Independently completing and reviewing complex balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Developing and maintaining audit-ready schedules, analyses, and workpapers.
• Investigating general ledger activity, resolving discrepancies, and implementing corrective action.
• Maintaining complete, audit-ready accounting records for development entities and projects.
• Advising Development Managers on project financial performance, budget variances, cash needs, and accounting implications.
• Preparing and reviewing HUD, LIHTC, and other housing-program financial reporting, as applicable.

Knowledge with:

• Working knowledge of LIHTC financing structures, related accounting, financial reporting, and applicable program requirements.
• Knowledge of real estate development, asset management, and affordable housing accounting.
• Familiarity with public and private housing finance programs, including LIHTC, HUD Section 811, Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), HOME, CDBG, and state housing trust funds.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to explain complex financial information and provide practical recommendations to financial and operational partners.
• Understanding of behavioral health systems, trauma-informed design, and community-based housing models.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in affordable housing finance, financial reporting, and technology and systems improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• 1-2 years of accounting experience. 

• 1-2 years of experience with real estate, affordable housing, development, construction accounting, property accounting, or asset management preferred. 

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with ERP, property management, and accounting software preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of behavioral health or supportive services is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with proformas, financial modeling, and real estate deal structuring.

Copa Health, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE. Sign on and retention incentives are subject to change.