Staff Accountant

City of Cleveland • 1510 - Frc, OH

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About The Position

Working under the supervision of accounting and/or finance staff, the Staff Accountant supports the City’s accounting and finance functions. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards, best practices, and government regulations; researches financial variances; analyzes financial data and business operations; and prepares reconciliations, financial statements, and reports. The position also performs month-end closing activities and reviews or audits financial records as requested. Employees are expected to embrace and carry out the City’s guiding principles: placing Clevelanders at the center, empowering employees to do purposeful work, defining clear and pragmatic objectives, leading with trust and transparency, striving for equity, and embracing change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Completion, before the date of hire, of sufficient academic coursework credit hours to qualify to sit for the Ohio CPA exam.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Competence using accounting software and excellent computer skills.
• Ability to use logic, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to complete intricate tasks accurately while working independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations.
• Research financial variances and analyze financial data.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and financial statements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports accurately and on time.
• Review financial reports and accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform month-end closing activities.
• Conduct reviews and audits of financial and accounting records as requested.
• Analyze business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and trends to develop projections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Embrace and carry out the City’s guiding principles.

What This Job Offers

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