Staff Accountant

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations in a government environment. The role emphasizes compliance with GAAP, timely financial reporting, and month-end closings, with responsibilities spanning reconciliations, audits, and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, is eligible to sit for the Ohio CPA exam, and demonstrates strong communication skills and proficiency with accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university is required.
• Must have completed sufficient academic coursework to qualify to sit for the Ohio CPA exam before the date of hire.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with GASB is preferred.
• Competent in the use of accounting software and possess excellent computer skills.
• Ability to use logic, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.
• Capability to complete intricate tasks accurately while working independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations.
• Researches financial variances and analyzes financial data.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and financial statements.
• Prepares and submits financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews financial reports and accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs month-end closing activities.
• Conducts reviews and audits of financial and accounting records as requested.
• Analyzes business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and trends to develop projections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA exam eligibility (Ohio)

Job description

Staff Accountant

Original Title was Degreed Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations.
• Researches financial variances and analyzes financial data.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and financial statements.
• Prepares and submits financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews financial reports and accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs month-end closing activities.
• Conducts reviews and audits of financial and accounting records as requested.
• Analyzes business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and trends to develop projections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field from a four-year accredited college or university required.
• Must have completed sufficient academic coursework credit hours to qualify to sit for the Ohio CPA exam before the date of hire.
• A strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required; familiarity with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements is preferred.
• Must be competent in the use of accounting software and possess excellent computer skills.
• Must have the ability to use logic, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Must be capable of completing intricate tasks with a high degree of accuracy while working independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Company

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards

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 in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.