Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our Financial Reporting & Analysis team. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, analyzing financial performance, and supporting critical accounting and audit activities. You'll work collaboratively across departments to strengthen financial reporting processes, provide meaningful financial insights, and help maintain the integrity of the Authority's financial information. This is an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise while contributing to IHDA's mission of expanding access to affordable housing throughout Illinois.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- At least four years of experience in accounting or financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Oracle Fusion and Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI).
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly financial statements, supporting schedules, and monthly Board reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency across financial reporting.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
- Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and identify trends and potential areas of concern.
- Develop management reports that provide financial insights and support informed decision-making.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Authority's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) reporting activities.
- Coordinate assigned external audit activities, including preparing audit schedules and tracking auditor requests.
- Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts, including account structures, hierarchies, and reporting classifications.
- Research and apply GAAP and GASB accounting standards to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other departments to resolve reporting issues, improve processes, and support special projects.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $60,088.93 – $75,111.16 annually.
- Hybrid Work Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of our current hybrid work schedule. Candidates must reside in Illinois at the time of hire.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career growth.
- Flexible spending accounts and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
