State of Ohio

Accounts Receivable Accountant (Bond Accountant 1) (2500049L)

Organization

: Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jessica Grimm, Email: JGrimm@ohiohome.org

Unposting Date

: Jun 17, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $21.97 per hour

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Interpreting Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview

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 & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA’s website at www.ohiohome.org for more information about our mission.

OHFA’s Office of Finance provides fiscal management, budgeting & accounting for OHFA & its programs. The office manages mortgage revenue bonds, administers & services the Agency’s assets including its housing development loans. The office also coordinates the annual federal & financial audits of all Agency funds, as well as prepares monthly financial reports & quarterly budget reports.

Job Description

The Office of Finance is looking for a dedicated Accounts Receivable Accountant (Bond Accountant 1) who will:

• Assist other Bond Accountants in completing monthly folders (e.g., deposit checks, create cash receipts, maintain accounts receivable aging information, review single family and multifamily mortgage revenue bond programs, maintain grant information in automated accounting system, create servicing bank disbursements letters)
• Process draw requests (e.g., ensure proper documentation, upload and index draws and completed monthly folders in the document imaging system)
• Support the purchasing supervisor (e.g., process purchase order requests, create and maintain vendors in the automated accounting system, upload and index purchasing documents, distribute tax exemption form to vendors, communicate with vendors to resolve issues, assist with agency travel responsibilities)
• Maintain assigned finance help desk tickets (e.g., request needed information, communicate status of ticket, complete ticket)

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Bond Accountant 1 position description.

Employees in this position are required to come to OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

The Office of Finance is seeking a Bond Accountant 1 with the following minimum qualifications:

• 24 months training or 24 months experience in accounting.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or public administration.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Applicants should be sure to include any accounts receivable & purchasing experience they possess on their application.

Necessary Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Interpreting Financial Statements, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Focus.

Supplemental Information

This position will be filled in accordance with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA) contract. Per Article 36.02 - General Wage Increase of the OCSEA contract, there will be a 4.5% increase in wages for the pay period which includes July 1, 2025.

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.

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. 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 Statement

Ohio 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 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.

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