The Office of Finance is looking for a dedicated Single Family Senior Accountant who will:
- Assist in administering OHFA’s monthly & annual accounting functions & reporting of OHFA's financial position.
- Assist in the coordination & implementation of internal accounting processes which provides monthly reports, account balances & financial statements.
- Provide staff training on more complex accounting functions & works with bond accountants by assisting in reviewing assigned work, developing & directing account analysis & helping to evaluate performance.
- Work with the Auditor of State for audit requirements & prepare special reports for internal & external use as needed.
- Assist in establishing & maintaining policies & procedures to comply with bond covenants & loan program guidelines.
- Develop working relationships with OHFA board, staff & program partners including trustee banks, loan servicing banks & mortgage insurers.
- Represent agency in meetings with trustees, bond rating agencies, auditors & loan servicers.
HYBRID Work: Employees in this position are eligible for OHFA's Teleworking Policy unless operational needs require otherwise. Currently, employees participating in teleworking are required to come into OHFA's offices two (2) days a week & may work from an alternative work location three (3) days per week. OHFA's offices are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
Qualifications:
The Office of Finance is seeking a Single Family Senior Accountant (Admin Staff) with the following work experience & education:
- Three years work experience in Accounting;
- AND Degree in Accounting.
Necessary Job Skills: Accounting & Finance, Internal Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Coaching, Problem Solving.
A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Results-oriented professional with extensive accounting experience within highly competitive markets.
- Analytical problem solver skilled in successfully performing high volume & time sensitive projects.
- Collaborative communicator continually focused on implementing programs to ensure accurate reporting, increased productivity & optimal performance.
Background & Drug Test Requirements:
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.
All final candidates for this position who are not current State of Ohio employees &/or who do not have a qualifying drug test on file will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
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 DWainwright@ohiohome.org.
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.
Drug-Free Workplace: The 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.
