HCD Financial Analyst Trainee; C26018; Fund Financial Analyst Trainee

Introduction

This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits. The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development. We seek a strong manager with an accounting background and analytical skills to manage staff, review monthly reconciliations, meet deadlines, conduct research, analyze data and propose solutions, lead as a team, challenge the status quo, and effectively communicate ideas and issues.

Grade: 17. Salary range: $33.92 - $36.59 per hour, with potential for advancement up to $52.88 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines.

7800 Harkins Rd, Lanham, MD 20706. DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job‑sharing options, training, advancement opportunities, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary.

Fund Financial Analyst Trainee position within the Division of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform financial accounting functions and financial analysis within DFA.
• Manage the sub‑ledger, detailing accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of grants and loans financed with state, federal, and special funds.
• Ensuring accurate and timely draws and disbursements of assets.
• Coordinate with program and governmental agencies, reconcile MOUs, BB4s, POS, and other legal and regulatory documents.
• Review monthly reconciliations and ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide analysis and proposals for process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Optionally, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or eligibility to sit for the CPA Examination may substitute for the educational requirement.
• One year of professional financial analysis experience (e.g., managing financial asset and debt portfolios, analyzing accounting, budget, grant, or real estate investment records) may substitute for the required education.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes may substitute for the required education.
• No minimum experience is required.

• Experience with accounts payable processing.
• Experience with accounting information systems.

Employees may be required to operate a motor vehicle and must possess a valid Maryland driver's license if assigned such duties.

• Contractual salary with potential for advancement.
• Health benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedule.
• Training, advancement, and career‑path opportunities.
• Casual business dress on Fridays.
• Competitive salary.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.