Accounting Assistant 5-E7

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support staff in managing our single-family mortgage loan portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing discharge of mortgagees, reconciling monthly mortgage activity, and tracking delinquent loans and REO/foreclosure processing.

Strong organizational, financial/accounting and analytical skills are preferred, with proficiency in WORD and Excel.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with WORD and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in managing MSHDA's single family mortgage loan portfolio.
• Prepare discharge of mortgagees and reconcile monthly mortgage activity.
• Monitor delinquent loans and REO/foreclosure processing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Accounting basics

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Word proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

At the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), we serve the people of Michigan by partnering to provide quality affordable housing solutions in support of all communities. We strive to make Michigan a place where all people have quality affordable housing as a foundation to reach their full potential. Guided by our core values, we put people first, expand housing access and opportunity, use data to drive thoughtful decisions, and collaborate with partners to deliver innovative, sustainable housing solutions. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/MSHDA.

MSHDA seeks an Accounting Assistant. This position will assist staff in carrying out the essential responsibilities of MSHDA’s single family mortgage loan portfolio. Preparing discharge of mortgagees, reconciling monthly mortgage activity, monitoring delinquent loans and REO/foreclosure processing.

Competitive candidates for this position will have strong organizational, financial/accounting and analytical skills. Proficiency with WORD and Excel are strongly preferred.

Position Description

All work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

MSHDA's Housing is Foundational Video

MSHDA's Promotional Video

MSHDA is a Veteran Friendly Employer. Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

Applicants can qualify for this position by meeting the following:

• Completion of high school or equivalent

Additional information on the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for different class levels can be found in the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AccountingAssistant.pdf

All newly hired state employees are required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. All positions within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) also require a state criminal background check and are subject to MSHDA's Ethical Standards, Conduct and Disclosure of Interest Policy, and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interest that may conflict with official duties as an MSHDA employee. Any offer of employment will remain conditional until the results of the background check, financial disclosure review, and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.