Senior Financial Analyst – Hybrid, Fin Reporting & Loans

Illinois Housing Development Authority; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,487 - 86,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical/dental/vision insurance plans

Short/long term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending

401K plan

Federal loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in the Accounting Department to support financial accounting and reporting. You will analyze general ledger activity, reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and develop financial reports while supporting annual audits.

The role requires 4–6 years in accounting, strong Excel and ERP skills (Oracle/SAP), and experience with subledgers. IHDA offers a hybrid schedule, IL residency, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; advanced degrees or CPA preferred.
• 4–6 years of general accounting experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Technology-forward with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), advanced Excel, and data management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts and related journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
• Lead loan accounting for single family and multifamily products.
• Prepare loan loss reserves and related reporting schedules.
• Lead preparation and filing of reports with the State Comptroller.
• Analyze bond fund results and GL analyses.
• Prepare schedules and entries for bond amortizations and audit deliverables.
• Assist in policy development and procedures per accounting pronouncements.
• Support financial and management reporting as requested.
• Other duties assigned by Controller and Deputy Controller.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data management

Process improvements

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Subledgers knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree in Accountancy / MBA / CPA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Excel (macros, pivot tables)

Job description

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in the Accounting Department to support financial accounting and reporting. You will analyze general ledger activity, reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and develop financial reports while supporting annual audits.

The role requires 4–6 years in accounting, strong Excel and ERP skills (Oracle/SAP), and experience with subledgers. IHDA offers a hybrid schedule, IL residency, and competitive compensation.