TDHCA - Associate Bond Accountant
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING - Austin, TX
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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionFinancial Administration, Bond Accounting DivisionGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Performs complex accounting work. Work involves preparing of financial analysis and reports for housing bond programs; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting and internal audit systems, procedures, and controls. May oversee special projects or tasks as assigned by management which may be complex accounting activities in order to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned.SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:and#183; Responsible for the administration and tracking of the Departmentand#8217;s Single Family Revenue Bond program which includes; coding and entering accounting transactions, verifying integrity of accounting data, and preparing reports for performance measures.and#183; Responsible for the administration and tracking of the Departmentand#8217;s Taxable Mortgage Program (TMP) which includes; coding and entering accounting transactions, verifying integrity of accounting data, and preparing reports for performance measures.and#183; Responsible for the monthly verification and reconciliation of bond calls with trustee statements, debt service schedules, and accounting system.and#183; Responsible for the evaluation and monthly reporting of the Departmentand#8217;s Housing Trust Fund which includes verifying accounting data and preparing reports in coordination with Program staff.and#183; Assist in processing daily deposits in a timely and accurate manner into respective accounts, which entails establishing and maintaining lines of communication with various department programmatic areas.and#183; Responsible for the review and preparation of Letter of Instruction for inter-fund transfers, payment of invoices and loan disbursements.and#183; Responsible for the monthly review and preparation of the mortgage-backed securities activity which include entering transactions into the accounting system and preparing journal entries for closeout pools.and#183; Conducts continuous reviews, analysis, and reconciliations of processed financial data for proper accounting and reporting.and#183; Responsible for verifying and entering Single Family and Multifamily variable rates in the accounting system.and#183; Responsible for the review of Stale Date Check Report and filing outstanding checks with Texas Unclaimed Property.and#183; Assist in the Annual Financial report by updating year end bond schedules into the Comptroller System.and#183; May assist in overseeing special projects as assigned by management.and#183; Coordinate data and prepare reports for the annual financial audit and Annual Financial Report.and#183; Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:and#183; Minimum of two (2) years experience in accounting and financial operationsand#183; Graduation from an accredited senior college or university with major courses in accounting, banking, finance or related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:and#183; Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental accounting, Department policies and procedures, and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations, as well as, knowledge of revenue bonds, mortgage loans and single family programs and applicable standards, is required.and#183; Advanced skills in Excel including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and other complex formulas.and#183; Considerable knowledge of automated accounting syst ms, as well as skill in the use of personal computers.and#183; Should have the ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data in a clear and concise manner, as well as, the ability to train and oversee others; to perform complex accounting transactions; to understand, interpret, and follow Department policies and procedures; and to interpret and apply complex accounting theory, is required.and#183; Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadline.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:and#183; While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; stand; climb stairs; sit; use hands to use or handle office tools and equipment, including telephone and computer; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus for work with computers and peripheral vision and depth perception for driving.OTHER:Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures. Must be willing to work overtime if necessary which may include nights and weekends. Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CANDIDATE:and#8226; Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested of final applicants.and#8226; Criminalbackground checks will be conducted before an offer of employment is extended.We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-26, will be required to present proof of Selective Service System registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.The U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Failure to provide this information within the required timeframe will result in the offer being rescinded.Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Created: 2026-01-22