Accountant I: Financial Reporting & Audits

County of Summit, OH; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Summit, OH seeks an Accountant 1 to prepare management and financial reports, reconcile balances, and support accounting system changes for county operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline, knowledge of government accounting, and proficiency with Excel; prior experience with Great Plains is a plus.

This on-site position includes routine hours, pre-employment checks, and opportunities to contribute to special projects across county departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a business related discipline.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting reports to assist in department and government management (e.g. balance sheets, account activity and balances, payroll activity, interest allocation tables).
• Reconcile account balances and perform account distribution as required.
• Prepare comprehensive annual financial report and estimates funds projection based upon county activity.
• Prepare monthly reports and monitor accounting standards; perform audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist in systems changes (accounting methods, computer hardware/software) and annual financial report preparation.
• Perform special projects and analyses to estimate financial needs and design new methods.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

PC skills

Calculator

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Great Plains

Job description

County of Summit, OH seeks an Accountant 1 to prepare management and financial reports, reconcile balances, and support accounting system changes for county operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline, knowledge of government accounting, and proficiency with Excel; prior experience with Great Plains is a plus.

This on-site position includes routine hours, pre-employment checks, and opportunities to contribute to special projects across county departments.