Bond Accountant Coordinator

Bond Accountant Coordinator

The Office of Finance is looking for a dedicated Accountant (Bond Accountant Coordinator) who will:

• Create accounting spreadsheets from bond documents
• Create and explain financial statements and financial reports
• Provide direction and training to other accountants
• Locate errors and correct problems in accounting spreadsheets

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Bond Account Coordinator position description. If you are not able to access the position description, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Employees in this position are required to come to OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

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. OHFA'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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: 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) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Bond Accountant Coordinators are required to meet the following qualifications: Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or public administration; AND 24 months training or 24 months experience in accounting; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in employee training and development. OR 48 months training or 48 months experience in accounting; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in employee training and development. OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. This position will be filled in accordance with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA) contract. If we are not successful in filling the position with a qualified, internal bargaining unit member, other applicants will be considered. At that time, preference will be given to those candidates who possess experience with bonds payable. Necessary Technical and Professional Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Interpreting Financial Statements, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Coaching

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. ADA OHFA is committed to providing access & reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs & employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email DeHavlyn Wainwright at View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO Statement OHFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer & does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy & immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law & any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms & conditions of employment.ADA StatementOhio 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.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, 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.