Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Accounting Services for Housing Authorities
Founded in 1968, Housing Authority Accounting Specialist (HAAS) has dedicated over five decades to providing specialized accounting services for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Our expertise stems from hands-on experience navigating HUD regulations, financial reporting, and audit preparation. As a family-run business since inception, we prioritize personalized service, maintaining long-term relationships with 98 PHAs across six states. Our team of six professionals, including a Certified Public Accountant and former PHA auditors, brings cumulative experience ranging from 4 to 33 years.We distinguish ourselves through proactive problem-solving, having assisted troubled PHAs in financial recovery while maintaining a perfect audit record for clients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 24/7 availability for client support and our role in training sessions for housing organizations like NAHRO and MHDA. By focusing exclusively on PHA accounting, we ensure deep regulatory knowledge and tailored solutions that empower housing agencies to concentrate on community impact rather than financial complexities.
Services
Monthly Accounting
Financial Statements
Audit Preparation
Payroll Reporting
Budget Development
HUD Compliance
Tax Reporting
Investment Tracking
Depreciation Schedules
Utility Records
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized PHA accounting expertise
- Our team includes a CPA and former PHA auditors with 4-33 years' experience
- We maintain a perfect audit record for clients since 2008
- We provide personalized support with 24/7 availability for urgent needs
- Our staff develops close working relationships through hands-on assistance
What people say
Knowledgeable about HUD requirements
Responsive to requests
Impeccable fee accounting
Professional staff
Timely financial statements
Services
Monthly Accounting
Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports including balance sheets, operating statements, capital fund progress reports, and transaction journals. Reconcile accounts, maintain investment and insurance registers, and ensure compliance with HUD requirements through systematic documentation.
Audit Preparation
Provide audit-ready documentation including SAS 70 reports, MD&A sections, and financial statement notes. Assist with REAC submissions and answer auditor questions through detailed records and proactive compliance monitoring.
Payroll Reporting
Process payroll tax reports and tenant accounting using specialized HDS software. Maintain accurate records for payroll tax accounting, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and timely submission of required documentation.
Budget Development
Create operating budgets for all programs including stop-loss assistance. Prepare PFS forms and revisions while providing analysis of balance sheet accounts to support strategic financial decision-making for housing authorities.
HUD Compliance
Ensure adherence to HUD financial reporting standards through preparation of 52681B VMS forms, census reports, and electronic REAC submissions. Maintain expertise in evolving regulations to prevent compliance issues.
People
Wendy Endres
President
President since 2010 with 30+ years of experience in PHA accounting. Oversees daily operations including financial statements, payroll, and client relations. Holds extensive knowledge of HUD regulations and audit preparation.
Darrin Vieth
Vice President
Vice President with 25+ years of PHA accounting experience. Specializes in new client setup, financial health assessments, and audit support. Former U.S. Navy service member with strong attention to detail and process improvement.
Amie Anderson
Accountant
Certified accountant with 15+ years of experience in PHA financial reporting. Former auditor with expertise in HUD compliance. Provides specialized accounting services while managing complex client relationships across multiple states.
Tristan Becherer
Accountant
Accountant since 2011 with expertise in payroll tax, financial statements, and tenant accounting. Holds associate degree in accounting with academic honors. Provides timely reporting and client support for Midwest PHAs.
Sheila Olsen
Accountant
Senior accountant with 40+ years of continuous PHA accounting experience. Handles tenant accounting, financial reporting, and budget preparation. Maintains deep institutional knowledge of housing authority operations since the company's founding.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for PHAs?
We provide monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, HUD reporting, payroll tax services, budget preparation, audit support, and specialized reports tailored to PHA needs.
How long have you served housing authorities?
Since 1968, with many clients served continuously for 20-30 years, demonstrating our long-term commitment and institutional knowledge of PHA operations.
Do you handle multi-state PHA accounting?
Yes, we serve PHAs in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, and Wisconsin, maintaining compliance with regional variations in housing regulations.
How do you ensure audit readiness?
We prepare MD&A sections, notes to financial statements, and SAS 70 audits while maintaining detailed internal controls and documentation for REAC submissions.
What makes your firm different from general accounting firms?
Our exclusive focus on PHA accounting since 1968 provides unmatched expertise in HUD-specific regulations, tenant accounting systems, and housing authority financial complexities.
