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State of Ohio · 2 days ago

Project Accountant 1

Ashtabula, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$29.93/hr - $29.93/hr

3+ years exp

The State of Ohio is seeking a Project Accountant in the Local Government Services Division to provide financial services to local governments. The role involves assisting higher-level employees with financial forecasting, record reconstruction, and compliance reviews.

GovernmentOffice Administration

Responsibilities

Gathering necessary financial information, preparing work papers and applying assigned local government services procedures and techniques to specific accounts and records of clients

Reviewing completed work with higher level LGS employees to determine compliance with local government services procedures and techniques as adopted by the Auditor of State

Giving assistance in the preparation of local government services reports and other work products under the direction of higher level LGS employees; meeting with local government officials to discuss reports, always accompanied by higher level LGS employees

Aiding in the study and documentation of transaction cycles and accounting procedures, assisting clients in determining requirements of laws and regulations and preparing necessary working papers and schedules to increase familiarity with local government services programs, report format, and accounting systems of clients

Qualification

AccountingFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university (Accounting preferred)

OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level

OR possess at least three years' experience in accounting or related field

Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Travel to Audit Site Work Locations