Bond & Investment Accounting Specialist

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

California Housing Finance Agency is seeking a Bond & Investment Accounting Specialist (Accounting Administrator I Specialist) to deliver complex bond accounting, investment reporting, and financial analysis. The role requires independent judgment and advanced fiscal analysis within the Agency’s accounting system.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-person attendance required weekly, located in Sacramento, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience with investment or bond accounting.
• Experience with preparing financial statements or reporting.
• Experience with auditing.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced fiscal analysis and reconcile accounts in the accounting system.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for investment and bond activities.
• Ensure accuracy of accounting records and compliance with agency policies.

Skills

Bond accounting

Investment accounting

Financial reporting

Job description

Job Posting:Bond & Investment Accounting Specialist

CA Housing Finance Agency

JC-532522 -

JC-532522 - Bond & Investment Accounting Specialist
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026

Under the general direction of the Financing Officer, the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) serves as a technical specialist and performs highly complex and specialized work in support of the Agency’s financial/investment reporting and bond accounting functions. The incumbent exercises a high level of independence and professional judgment while conducting advanced fiscal analysis, preparing financial statements and reports, and reconciling accounts within the Agency’s accounting system .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience or knowledge of investment or bond accounting
• Experience with preparing financial statements or reporting
• Experience with auditing
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Hybrids telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA's discretion. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY.

CalHFA is a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is a block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, many restaurants and shopping. CalHFA employees also have access to an on-site ATM and gym located in the building.

Candidates who are new to state service will be placed at the minimum of the salary range.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.CalHFA does not participate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Optional Practical Training extension program (STEM OPT).

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST) $6,623.00 - $8,290.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Housing Finance Agency

DIVISION DESCRIPTION:

The California Housing Finance Agency’s (CalHFA) Fiscal Services Division provides accounting safeguards for CalHFA's cash and investments and provides financial information to the executive team that is vital to the management of the Agency's products and programs .

OUR VISION

Every Californian can build a thriving life in a stable home.

OUR MISSION

Deliver reliable financingsolutions to advance housing opportunities for Californians.

For 50 years, the California Housing Finance Agency(CalHFA) has supported the needs of low- and moderate-incomerenters and homebuyers by providing financing and programs witha focus on equity. Established in 1975, CalHFA was chartered asthe state's affordable housing lender. The Agency's MultifamilyLending Division finances affordable rental housing throughcollaborations with developers, local, state, and federal governmentpartners, and more, while its Single-Family Division partners with apreferred lender network to provide first-time homebuyers withdown payment and closing cost assistance and access to firstmortgage loans. CalHFA is a self-supported state agency thatdoesn't rely on taxpayers’ dollars for its operational costs butregularly administers various state and federal resources on behalfof the state.

At CalHFA, we embrace a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for everyone by building, equitable, and inclusive for everyone by building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. CalHFA believes that diversity provides a competitive advantage, strengthens our innovative capacity, and enhances our ability to succeed and grow.

CalHFA has held its certification as a Great Place To Work since 2021. Join us in helping more Californians to have a place to call home.

Department Website: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov

The Employment History section on the STD 678 (Employment Application) must be complete and include accurate dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supevisors.

• Applicants who fail to submit a thoroughly completed Employment Application willbe disqualified.
• Resumes or other documents do not substitute the Employment Application.
• Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Use these links to review the State Application Checklist and SOQ checklist to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions.

To be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• BE LISTELIGIBLE:Pass the State civil service examination for the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) classification

• BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

• BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Joanna Wu
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Christina Vinson
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a professional accounting class equivalent in level to Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist), Associate Accounting Analyst, or Associate Administrative Analyst (Accounting Systems).

Or II

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or auditing experience. [Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least one year performing the duties of a class at a level of responsibility not less than that of Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) or (Specialist).] (Experience in the California state service may be applied toward the total experience requirement on a proportional basis.) and

Education: Either:

1. Equivalent to graduation from college, with specialization in accounting; or

2. Completion of the equivalent of 45 semester units given by a collegiate-grade residence or correspondence institution, of which 24 units must include courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate/advanced accounting, fund/governmental accounting, cost accounting, auditing, business law, computer applications/management information systems. (Persons who will complete course work requirements during the current quarter or semester will be admitted to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the curriculum and the prescribed courses before they may be considered eligible for appointment.) Successful completion of the State Fund Accounting Course administered by the Department of Finance, shall receive credit for three semester hours toward the required accounting courses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.