Project Accountant 1

About the role

The Local Government Services (LGS) Division provides consulting and fiscal advisory services to Ohio’s local governments, including villages, townships, school districts, and other political subdivisions. As a Project Accountant with LGS you will deliver financial services such as forecasting, reconstruction of financial records, and financial analysis across all regions of the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher‑level LGS employees in delivering local‑government services (e.g., financial forecasting, GAAP conversion assistance, reconciliations, reconstruction of financial records, fiscal emergency analysis, performance audits, feasibility studies).
• Gather necessary financial information, prepare work papers, and apply assigned procedures and techniques to client accounts and records.
• Review completed work with senior staff to ensure compliance with Auditor of State‑adopted procedures.
• Help prepare local‑government service reports and other work products under supervision; meet with local officials to discuss reports while accompanied by senior staff.
• Study and document transaction cycles and accounting procedures, assist clients in interpreting laws and regulations, and prepare working papers and schedules to increase familiarity with LGS programs, report formats, and client accounting systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Accounting preferred) or successful completion of at least 16 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting or a related field or at least three years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Travel to audit‑site work locations as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Detail‑oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under time‑budget constraints.
• Reliable and professional communication, both oral and written.
• Effective at working with people at all job levels.

Pay

Competitive pay: $30.83 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time hours are available with flexible work schedules.

Contact: TyRone Williams – Recruiting@ohioauditor.gov