HCD Financial Analyst Trainee (C26018) Fund Financial Analyst Trainee

Introduction

This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits

Work that matters.

The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development. Our team needs a strong manager with an accounting background and analytical skills to manage staff, set the example, review monthly reconciliations and ensure deadlines are met. The candidate for this position must be able to take initiative, research, analysis data and propose solutions.

The characteristics of the chosen candidate would be a leader who will work as a team, who can and will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently implement practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference.

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This position offers a salary range of $33.92 - $36.59/hour, with potential for advancement up to $52.88 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $36.59/year.

7800 Harkins Rd, Lanham, MD 20706

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job-sharing options, training, advancement and career path opportunities, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary. There is ample parking and our offices are located in walking distance to the New Carrollton MARC Train Station.

This Fund Financial Analyst Trainee position is a part of the multi-billion-dollar financing operations, closely interacting with internal and external professionals to achieve the most optimal and cost-effective funding mechanism for affordable housing, community development, business lending, energy efficiency and neighborhood revitalization projects. The Position accounts for and reconciles general, special, reimbursable and or federal funds within many units in the Department and will acquire an understanding of multiple technical areas including grant accounting and management, compliance with State and Federal regulations capital markets, mortgage products and execution methodologies, asset management.

This position serves as a Fund Accountant within the Division of Finance and Administration. This Fund Financial Analyst Trainee position performs financial accounting functions and financial analysis within DFA. This position will independently be responsible for managing the sub-ledger and detailed accounting, reconciliation and reporting of grants and loans financed with state, federal, special and reimbursable funds. This position manages accurate and timely draws and disbursements of assets, coordination with program and governmental agencies, reconciliations, review of MOUs, BB4s, Pos and other legal and regularity documents and reporting.

DHCD offers health benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedule, training, advancement and career path opportunities, casual business dress Friday and competitive salary.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  None.

Notes:

Experience with accounts payable processing

Experience with accounting information systems

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Unofficial transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.  

or World Education Services Inc. or . Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.

Please note:

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and…