Project Accountant 1 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

29.93

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Forecasting, GAAP Conversion, Reconciliation, Documentation, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Organized, Reliable

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About Us The objective of the Local Government Services (LGS) Division is to serve as a consulting and fiscal advisory group to all government agencies including villages, townships, school districts and other political subdivisions. As a Project Accountant with LGS you will provide financial services including forecasting, reconstruction of financial records, and financial analysis to Ohio’s local governments within close proximity to Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Mahoning, Portage, Summit and Trumbull Counties in the Northeast Region. What You’ll Do Assist higher level LGS employees in providing local government services (e.g., financial forecast, GAAP conversion assistance, reconciliations and reconstruction of financial records, fiscal emergency analysis, performance audits, feasibility studies, etc.) to local governments by: 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. Why work for the Auditor of State On the job experience Full-time and part-time hours available Flexible Work Schedules Competitive Pay = $29.93 per hour These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work and that’s what we can offer! Educational and Capability Requirements 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 Desired Characteristics You are detail-oriented, able to work under time-budget structure, organized, reliable, convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.

Responsibilities

Assist higher level LGS employees in providing local government services by gathering financial information and preparing work papers. Review completed work for compliance and assist in the preparation of reports and documentation.