Accountant

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Reports to: Deputy Director, Finance

Position to be filled: February 27, 2023

Starting Salary: $56,127 annually

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccine Policy: Effective November 1, 2021 all new hires will need to meet COVID and Influenza vaccine requirements or request an exemption as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum of three years of related accounting experience with an emphasis on governmental accounting, financial reporting and auditing. OR nine years of experience (with HS Diploma/GED), OR one year of experience (with Master’s degree), OR no experience necessary (with Ph.D.).
Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing processes & best practices, and local/state/federal accounting regulations.
Proficiency with use of PC hardware & software (i.e. Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
Proficiency with use of databases for data querying and reporting.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal regulatory standards and policies.

Responsibilities:

Prepares financial statements (i.e., GASB 34, etc.), including supplementary worksheets. Analyzes year-end figures for all funds to prepare notes and management discussion.
Prepares CCBH monthly board financial statements and reports (i.e., Fund Balances Financial, Cash Balances Financial, etc.).
Reconciles revenues and expenditures between CCBH and Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office financial reports for all fund types. Monitors and investigates variances and make adjustments accordingly. Reconciles outside bank accounts.
Prepares detailed explanations for revenue and expenditure variances by analyzing monthly fiscal activity. Provides recommendations where budget revisions may be necessary.
Prepares the annual Administration budget by providing Deputy Director, Finance/CFO with an analysis of requested trends and potential recommendations for changes. Compiles all service area budgets together for submission to Cuyahoga County fiscal office. Prepares and updates estimated resources for all applicable funds.
Participates in the preparation and development of agency cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate.
Reviews and makes recommendations for revisions to subrecipient budgets to ensure compliance. Reviews and approves subrecipient audits, cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals.
Performs daily financial operations functions (i.e., AR/AP, Payroll, etc.) and assists as necessary in the preparation of other financial reports when necessary.
Serves as the subject matter expert for support and fiscal staff. Troubleshoots and provides guidance to staff regarding the administration, reconciliation, and resolution of fiscal related issues. Reviews the work of fiscal staff.
Conducts internal control audits and assessments & reports audit findings to the Deputy Director, Finance/CFO. Documents findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Develops and extracts CCBH financial reports from databases (i.e., Enterprise, etc.) for delivery to Deputy Director, Finance/CFO, Commissioner, Board, and external regulatory agencies. Gathers and organizes documents to satisfy public records requests or other reporting obligations.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
Participates in public health emergency activities as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Please complete the online application on our website, www.ccbh.net/jobs

All applicants are required to upload a resume and include a cover letter with their application.

Deadline to Apply: January 27, 2023

Bilingual Applicants Welcome

Benefits offered at CCBH (for employees working at least 40 hours per pay period/Bi-weekly):

Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Vision
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation
FSA Health and Dependent Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Holidays (14 paid per year)
Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members*)
Sick Time (15 paid days per year*)
Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
Agency paid Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Critical Illness
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking Onsite
Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm required of all staff.

*Benefit is prorated based on start date

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

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All employees hired for a position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

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