Staff Accountant

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.

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If you are ready to play…Come join us!

• General Accounting & Reconciliation
  • 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.
• Cash Accounting & Fund Monitoring
  • 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.
• Financial Reporting & Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  
  FR) Support
  • 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.
• Tax Compliance & Prizewinner Accounting
  • Respond to inquiries from the Auditor of State and explain accounting records.
  • Prepare estimates for Commission Reports and reconcile prize payment data.
• Other General Accounting Responsibilities
  • 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.

• 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.

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.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.

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Skills:

Accounting and Finance, Interpreting Financial Statements, Mathematical Ability, Bookkeeping, Analzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork