Staff Accountant

job title

staff accountant (2600001c)

lottery commission

ongoing

lausche building 615 west superior avenue cleveland

united states of america-ohio-cuyahoga county-cleveland

$25.77-$33.52/hr

full-time

work hours : mon-fri; 8:00am-5:00pm

ocsea

accounting and finance

bookkeeping, interpreting financial statements, mathematical ability

analyzation, attention to detail, teamwork

the ohio lottery commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 50 years, the ohio lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it. Our mission is: supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences. Our vision is: investing in ohio’s students and communities through gaming innovation.

we are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

you are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

• analyze assigned general ledger accounts and related financial data.
• perform monthly reconciliations to ensure account balances are accurate.
• prepare and upload journal entries; verify ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• maintain reconciliation documentation and complete year-end account reconciliations as needed.
• gather and input financial data from various olc systems and departments.
• research and resolve transaction errors independently.
• monitor and report cash transactions within custodial accounts held at the state treasury.
• analyze agency balance sheet and fund cash accounts.
• estimate available cash based on projected expenditures and obligations.
• prepare weekly cash balance reports and process intra-fund transfers.
• maintain and analyze transfer and eft files, including projected vs. Actual collections.
• track lottery profits education fund transfers and perform liability/jackpot analyses.
• provide financial data from assigned accounts for inclusion in the acfr.
• research, organize, and edit financial statements and reports.
• calculate financial data from balance sheets and income statements.
• create tables and graphs for inclusion in the acfr.
• respond to inquiries from the auditor of state and explain accounting records.
• prepare estimates for commission reports and reconcile prize payment data.
• prepare bank deposits using oaks fin.
• process documentation for warrant cancellations, stop payments, and corrections.
• maintain organized files and update accounting procedures.
• comply with records retention policies and departmental directives.
• answer departmental phones and assist with special projects as assigned.

official state of ohio classification: financial analyst (66562)

at the state of ohio, we take care of the team that cares for ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the state of ohio benefits, visit our total rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• medical coverage
• free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness, and more)
• public retirement systems (such as opers, strs, sers, and hprs) & optional deferred compensation (ohio deferred compensation)

* benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The agency contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• or 12 months experience as financial associate, 66561.
• or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

note: successful completion of the fiscal academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

job skills: accounting and finance, interpreting financial statements, mathematical ability, bookkeeping, anaylization, attention to detail, teamwork

ocsea/afscme bargaining unit position. Promotional/lateral transfers honored pursuant to the bargaining agreement.