Accountant

Accountant

Department: Finance

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Work Location:

Hamilton County Auditor

138 E. Court Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Work Hours: 80 hours biweekly

Starting Salary:

Varies Based on Experience

$20.00 to $34.75

Benefits of Working for Hamilton County:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Plan, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, and more!

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Note: Applicants for this position are subject to a background check and must complete a 6-month probationary period.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education with coursework in accounting (degree preferred)

• Ability to prepare financial reports and reconciliations

• Governmental fund accounting experience a plus

• Expertise in Microsoft Office software-Outlook, Word, Excel and Access

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

• Predictable and reliable attendance

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Solid organizational and analytical skills

• Flexibility and a willingness to learn and perform a variety of accounting functions

• Self-motivated

• Efficiency in working individually and with others within the office

Job Duties (Summary):

• Generate, reconcile, and monitor accounting and capital asset system transactions, including compiling related financial reports.

• Apply governmental generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Adhere to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance.

• Prepare various components of the financial reports for the County's annual audit, and respond to data and documentation requests from external auditors.

• Document daily, monthly and annual procedures.

• Communicate professionally, clearly and timely with numerous Hamilton County agencies, e.g., to assist with error correction and troubleshooting.

Contact Information:

Send cover letter and resume with salary requirement to Hamilton County Auditor Jessica Miranda, 138 E. Court St., Rm 304A, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Attn: Amy Humphrey, or email at HRAccountant@auditor.hamilton-co.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.