Bond Accountant 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA’s website at www.ohiohome.org for more information about our mission. OHFA’s Office of Finance provides fiscal management, budgeting & accounting for OHFA & its programs. The office manages mortgage revenue bonds, administers & services the Agency’s assets including its housing development loans. The office also coordinates the annual federal & financial audits of all Agency funds, as well as prepares monthly financial reports & quarterly budget reports.

Requirements

• 36 months training or 36 months experience in accounting.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or public administration; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in accounting.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Accounting and Finance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Analyzation
• Knowledge of & experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting
• Proficiency in Excel
• Skills in critical thinking, detail oriented & organization
• Ability to multi-task & work independently as part of a diverse team of financial professionals

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules to support financial statement numbers for assigned bond series
• Prepare financial statements for assigned bond series
• Pay disbursements related to bond issues, Single-Family expenses & preparing trustee & banking partner letters for investment purchases
• Maintain database for trustee extract files & transactions, interest rates on variable rate bonds & swaps, bond paydowns & investment purchases
• Prepare reports used by the group, such as the month end reports from US Bank, investment & bond balance totals, remarketing & liquidity contract information

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree