Accounting and Finance Project Specialist

Swaco • Columbus, OH

3h

About The Position

At Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. Our employees and customers come from all walks of life and our goal is to celebrate the diverse and inclusive community each person creates. The Accounting & Finance Project Specialist is a high‑level contributor within the Accounting and Finance function, providing critical support across a wide range of financial, accounting, compliance, and reporting activities. This role plays a key part in daily accounting operations, financial reporting, capital asset management, EPA reporting, prevailing wage compliance, and grant writing initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple projects while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in areas such as general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, capital asset management, financial or compliance audits, and payroll review and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Oracle NetSuite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to compliance with continuing education requirements
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office and communication equipment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with prevailing wage compliance, grant writing, and EPA reporting is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reviews
• Perform monthly bank and investment reconciliations
• Assist with month‑end close activities and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Manage capital assets, including depreciation, reconciliations, additions, disposals, physical verification, and reporting
• Administer prevailing wage projects by working with contractors to collect certified payrolls, submitting required documentation to the Ohio Wage and Hour Division, and maintaining updated prevailing wage rates
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, projections, and other required reports
• Prepare and submit EPA Quarterly Financial Reports (QFR) and provide support for Solid Waste Management Plan reporting
• Track and report capital asset activity, including retainage tracking and payments
• Prepare presentation materials for Board of Trustees and Accounting & Finance Committee meetings, including monthly Audit & Finance Committee packets and SWACO Quarterly Reports
• Complete periodic grant reporting in compliance with grantor requirements
• Support grant writing initiatives
• Prepare State of Ohio fuel tax refund requests
• Conduct process reviews, documentation, and recommend improvements
• Participate in accounting and financial systems reviews and enhancements
• Review payroll runs, quarterly and annual W‑2 reconciliations, Form 941s, and related payroll filings
• Serve on assigned committees as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level