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Project Accountant

Position: Project Accountant 1

We want you!

As Ohio's chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State makes Ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers. Click here to learn more about our office!

Location:

Preferred applicants for this position should live in or within close proximity to Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Geauga, Portage or Ashtabula Counties. Work will be done at sites within the county as well as from home depending on the book of work.

What will you be doing?

The objective of the Local Government Services (LGS) Division is to serve as a consulting and fiscal advisory group to all government agencies including villages, townships, school districts and other political subdivisions. As a Project Accountant with LGS you will provide financial services including forecasting, reconstruction of financial records, and financial analysis to Ohio’s local governments.

Why work for the Auditor of State?

Working for the AOS will allow you to achieve your career goals without sacrificing your personal goals.

• Flexible work schedules and locations

• Rapid advancement opportunities

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Tuition and professional exam reimbursement

• Excellent benefits and retirement plan

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work and that’s what we can offer!

What we’re looking for:

• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• OR possess at least three years’ experience in accounting or related field per Section117.09 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university (Accountancy degree preferred)
• OR successful completion of at least 16 semester hours or equivalent in accounting or related field from an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school beyond high school level

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.