Bond Accountant 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • 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 and management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens and other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. The Agency's Office of Finance provides fiscal management, budgeting and accounting for OHFA and its programs. The office manages mortgage revenue bonds, administers and services the Agency’s assets including its housing development loans. The office also coordinates the annual federal and financial audits of all Agency funds, as well as prepares monthly financial reports and quarterly budget reports. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The Office of Finance is looking for a dedicated Accountant (Bond Accountant 3) who will act as an advanced level accountant working on bond transactions, To-Be-Announced sales, and/or investing activities. This role involves creating and updating schedules and financial reporting such as accruals, amortization, depreciation, and reconciliations. The Bond Accountant 3 will review single family mortgage revenue bond programs in accordance with GASB and GAAP, analyze and reconcile mortgage loan and bond documentation to create reporting schedules, and act as lead and subject matter expert for lower level bond accountants.

Requirements

• 48 months training or 48 months experience in accounting.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or public administration; AND 24 months training or 24 months experience in accounting.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Accounting and Finance
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Coaching

Nice To Haves

• experience with bonds payable

Responsibilities

• Act as an advanced level accountant working on bond transactions, To-Be-Announced sales, and/or investing activities
• Create and update schedules and financial reporting such as accruals, amortization, depreciation, reconciliations
• Review single family mortgage revenue bond programs in accordance with GASB and GAAP
• Analyze and reconcile mortgage loan and bond documentation to create reporting schedules
• Act as lead and subject matter expert for lower level bond accountants

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