Public Funds Accounting Specialist

Lake County Opiate Task Force; Concord Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Specialist at ESC of the Western Reserve supports the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer in daily fiscal operations, handling accounts receivable/payable and compliance with board policies.

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, PO approvals, invoices, payroll transactions twice monthly, and maintaining audit-ready records and vendor files. This position requires accuracy and discretion in a public funds environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fiscal office operations preferred.
• Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading, and grammar.
• Attention to detail with ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor approval process for requisitions and purchase orders.
• Order all supplies for the Educational Service Center.
• Weekly scanning/indexing/payment of invoices; obtain approvals as needed.
• Process payroll transactions 2x monthly with payroll staff.
• Maintain check, payroll, and receipt files for auditors.
• Assist with daily bank reconciliation and deposits.

Skills

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma; post-secondary training desirable

Job description

Accounting Specialist at ESC of the Western Reserve supports the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer in daily fiscal operations, handling accounts receivable/payable and compliance with board policies.

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, PO approvals, invoices, payroll transactions twice monthly, and maintaining audit-ready records and vendor files. This position requires accuracy and discretion in a public funds environment.