Accountant III

Description

General Ledger

• Responsible for the integrity of the Association's general ledger. 
• Research and analyze complex data transfers and reconcile between accounting, servicing and investor systems for accuracy and variances.
• Post journal entries and clearly file supporting documentation.
• Use judgment to independently determine how to handle new transaction when reconciling software

Loan and Investor Program

• Research and analyze data transfers and reconcile between servicing systems and investor reporting systems for accuracy and variances.
• Reconcile and remit funds to investors.
• Ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Initiate funds transfers (book transfers) to transact (e.g. loan acquisition, partner state, federal programs, and servicing activities)

Partner State Reporting

• Able to independently and accurately calculate management fees earned and maintain supporting documentation.
• Independently determine which investors and partner states need to be paid and then timely and accurately remit funds to appropriate parties.
• Support loan purchases.
• Prepare and distribute summary reports to internal and external parties 

Audits

• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of audit-related deliverables and confirmations
• Assist with other department’s internal and external audit requirements

Continuous Education

• Cross train with others in the Finance department to provide backup/support as needed.
• Research and understand new compliance guidelines as they are  issued.

Communication

• Provide assistance with questions from within the accounting department and other departments within IHFA.
• Able to interact with entities that have governance authority on standard recurring communications. 
• Provide assistance with questions from third parties outside the organization.

May perform other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or related work experience. 
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Ability to use intermediate functions such as VLOOKUP, IF statements, and pivot tables, analyzing data   sets and generating reports.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to present and explain information to team members and others.
• Effective Time Management and Organization: Self-motivated with a track record of independently scheduling, organizing, planning, and   prioritizing tasks to consistently meet critical deadlines.
• Ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Display professionalism, positive attitudes, engagement, and a productive work ethic.