Program Investment/Bond Accounting Analyst

State of Washington$87K — $117K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Seattle, WA
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields
  • Expertise in public-debt financing and loan/fund accounting
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, and GASB & FASB principles
  • Understanding of finance and investment principles including collateralized debt mechanisms
  • Proven ability in complex data analysis and maintaining accounting records
  • Experience with financial management tools like AFRS or Workday
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Responsibilities

  • Review and record transactions from contractors
  • Reconcile data against system-generated expectations
  • Ensure compliance with bond financings and PRI programs
  • Monitor and evaluate performance of trustees and servicers
  • Compile financial statements and reports for the bond portfolio
  • Assure accuracy in bond transaction cash flows and partake in bond closings
  • Prepare amortization schedules and reconcile loan balances

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
  • State retirement plan with deferred compensation options
  • Twelve paid holidays and paid vacation
  • Subsidized public transit passes
  • Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options
  • Credit union membership availability
  • Generous sick and military leave policies
Full Job Description
Salary: $7,261.00 - $9,822.00 Monthly
Location : King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Housing Finance Commission
Opening Date: 06/10/2026

Description
**In addition to the salary posted above, this position is currently receiving an additional 5% premium pay due to the position being in King County.

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission is seeking a Program Investment/Bond Accounting Analyst for the Finance Division.

The Finance Division of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (the "Commission") monitors, records, summarizes and reports all financial transactions, oversees the system of internal controls to ensure that assets are safeguarded and that financial activities conform to Federal and State regulations, and monitors and manages outstanding bond debt.

The incumbent will share responsibility for the tactical implementation, administration and daily activities of the Commission's Single Family, Multifamily, Nonprofit, and Beginning Farmer/Rancher bond portfolios as well as the Washington Higher Education Facilities bond portfolio. This position is responsible to assure the financial integrity and contractual compliance of the bond portfolio at the transactional level. This position monitors compliance with bond and loan covenants, assuring the proper flow and accounting of funds. Additionally, this position shares similar responsibilities for the Program Related Investments (PRI) portfolio.

The duty station for this position is Seattle, WA. The work associated with this position will be performed through acombination of teleworking and complemented with on-site work and meetings as needed. Employees are required to work in the Seattle office at least once a week and may need to come in more frequently based on Division needs.Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of our worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Duties
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Review, summarize and record transactions from data provided by contractors such as trustees, program administrators, and servicers.
  • Reconcile data provided to system generated expectations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assure compliance with program-related, contractual and legal obligations of the bond financings and PRI programs.
  • Monitor the performance of trustees and other servicers and review and approve transactions prepared by others for reasonableness.
  • Compile quarterly and semi-annual financial statements, bonds outstanding, parity, semi-annual bond proceeds use report, and quarterly PRI financials.
  • Assure the accuracy of bond transaction cash flows detailed in bond closing documents, participate in bond closings, and initiate new bond issues into the financial systems.
  • Monitor, track, and reconcile monthly Single-Family bond MBS settlements, Home Advantage MBS settlements, and acquisition fund disbursements.
  • Prepare amortization schedules, loan statements, and payoff invoices, and reconcile PRI loan balances between servicers, general ledger and servicing system expectations.
  • Compile periodic disclosure reports for the secondary market, respond to inquiries, and provide bond program information to investors and other parties.
  • Prepare lead schedules, confirmation reconciliations, footnote information, and other data for the annual external audit and respond to auditor inquiries.
  • Work on additional special projects throughout the year as identified by management and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
We are most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria:
  • Substantial professional experience in accounting, finance or a closely related field
  • Proven experience in public-debt financing, loan/fund/trust accounting, and specific industry practices including financial review and analysis.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards and principles, and accounting standards by GASB & FASB.
  • Competency in finance and investment principles, including collateralized debt mechanisms (such as FNMA, GNMA, and letters of credit).
  • Capacity for policy formulation and analysis, blending contemporary management theory with practical financial oversight.
  • Proven capability to execute rigorous financial reviews, analyze complex data sets, and maintain precise accounting records.
  • Proficiency in financial management tools (such as AFRS or Workday) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
  • Ability to take action to learn and grow: Takes responsibility for increasing skills in new technologies and skills to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all Washingtonians.
  • Ability to take action to meet the needs of others: collaborating across diverse backgrounds and customer-service focused, while demonstrating a willingness and ability to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.

Preferred/Desired:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field

A combination of skills, abilities, experience, and education may be substituted to demonstrate that you are qualified for this position. If you don't meet all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and you may have skills that are a great match for our team

Supplemental Information
Benefits/Salary:

We offer a generous benefits package that includes a full array of family medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance coverage; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation, sick and military leave; subsidized bus, train, or ferry passes; credit union memberships; alternate workweek schedules, and telecommuting.

The hiring range for this position is $7,261 to $8,542 Monthly. However, the full salary range for this position is $7,261 to $9,822 Monthly. We may go higher based on the following: experience, internal equity, and market. Salary is negotiable.

Application Procedures:

Applicants who meet the qualifications are asked to submit all of the following items to be considered for this position:
  • Completed NEOGOV online application
  • Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
  • List of three or more professional references. (all references must be current and/or former supervisor/managers)
  • Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

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Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The recruitment process will be open until filled. First review of applications is June 24, 2026.

Please include your name and pronouns in your application to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.

To qualify and receive veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of the discharge, DD214 or NGB Form 22, with your application materials.

By submitting the application materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that the Housing Finance Commission may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. Only those individuals who clearly demonstrate the stated qualifications will be considered.

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