HCD Financial Analyst Trainee (C26018) Fund Financial Analyst Trainee

About the role

The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) seeks a Fund Financial Analyst Trainee with a background in accounting and analytical skills to manage staff, set examples, review monthly reconciliations, and ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and set examples
• Review monthly reconciliations and ensure deadlines are met
• Take initiative, research, analyze data, and propose solutions
• Account for and reconcile general, special, reimbursable and federal funds within many units in the Department
• Acquire understanding of multiple technical areas including grant accounting and management, compliance with State and Federal regulations, capital markets, mortgage products, and execution methodologies
• Manage accurate and timely draws and disbursements of assets
• Coordinate with program and governmental agencies
• Reconcile and review MOUs, BB4s, POS and other legal and regularity documents
• Report on financial accounting functions and financial analysis

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience: None
• Certification: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or documented eligibility to sit for the CPA Examination may be substituted for the educational requirement

Qualifications

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

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Training, advancement and career path opportunities
• Casual business dress on Fridays
• Competitive salary

Pay

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.

Schedule

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job-sharing options.