Location: Columbus, OH 43231
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate, monitor, and perform a variety of finance management and control activities for the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).
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Perform routine accounting activities for OHFA’s fiscal operations and programs, including Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond, Development Loans, Housing Trust Fund, Grants, Mortgage Tax Credit Program, and Federal Housing Assistance Programs.
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Handle receipts and disbursements by classifying fund and General Ledger (G/L) account activity, verifying compliance with applicable state laws, bond requirements, and submitting to the Ohio Department of Development, Treasurer's Office, custodial bank, or trustee as applicable.
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Calculate accruals for accounts receivables and payables, ensuring timely receipt and payment of funds.
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Determine short-term cash needs and excess cash for investment, buy and sell investments, and calculate interest accruals.
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Prepare and post cash, accrual, and adjusting journal entries to general, subsidiary, and control ledgers.
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Maintain fixed asset sub-ledger and depreciation; reconcile all general ledger accounts with control ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
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Reconcile cash and investments with monthly statements and take corrective action on discrepancies.
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Reconcile Development Loan balances, disbursements, and foreclosure claims, researching exceptions and updating foreclosure software.
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Prepare, analyze, and maintain program reporting schedules for loans, grants, cash, and investments.
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Develop and maintain automated accounting systems, computer reports, and statements of mortgage and bond data.
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Prepare financial trial balances and reports required by OHFA, auditors, trustees, bondholders, or governmental authorities.
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Analyze subsidiary ledgers, review program guidelines for compliance, and coordinate with OHFA IT, Administrative, and Legal offices to improve workflow.
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Assist finance management and senior officials in data collection, cost analysis, and account research.
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Liaise with bank trustees or agency representatives to clarify and resolve discrepancies.
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Support higher-level bond accountants in reviewing complex programs, preparing accounting reports, and completing assigned projects.
Required Skills:
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Accounting degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills:
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2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public finance, bond accounting, or related programs.