Accountant III

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Budget & Finance, the Accountant III is responsible for providing direct support to the Director of Budget & Finance in preparing, analyzing, reporting, and presenting financial statements and other reports, and assisting with other budget, finance, and accounting operations of the Summit County Land Bank (“SCLB”). The Accountant III may also be responsible for overseeing assigned SCLB programs and projects related to the SCLB’s mission and role in the community.

Classification

Full-time, Exempt (Professional)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Accountant III is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the annual budget, finance, and accounting policies and operations of the organization. Typical areas of responsibility for which this position may provide support include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling, Analyzing, Reporting, and Presenting Accounting Activities
• Preparation of Annual Budgets, Annual Financial Statements, and Other Finance Reports such as Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Statements
• Reviewing Financial Statements for Completeness, Accuracy, and Compliance
• Providing Oversight for Assigned Accounting Operations
• Coordinating Budget, Finance, and Accounting Matters with Other Departments

The Accountant III may be required to represent the SCLB in the community and regularly interacts with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private stakeholders, and the public, and will be required to perform any, and all, other duties or functions that may be necessary and in the best interests of the efficient operations of the SCLB.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and 4-6 years of relevant experience is strongly preferred. Licensed CPA candidates and/or candidates meeting the academic requirements for admission to the CPA examination, as set forth by the Accountancy Board of Ohio, and who may be preparing for CPA licensure, is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, professional and/or technical certifications, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong grasp of budget, finance, and accounting concepts and principles
• Motivated self-starter, an eagerness to learn and excel, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to maintain a professional image
• Extremely organized, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good judgment and strong decision-making skills in exercising of discretion and judgement
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Use of Electronic Resources

This position requires an above-average proficiency and comfort level in using, learning to use, or adapting to, electronic resources and other technologies. The SCLB is a ‘paperless’ office.

Travel & Training

The Accountant III must be able to travel to attend conferences, trainings, meetings, and other events, as required, to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.  Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $68,000 and $76,000, annually. The Summit County Land Bank offers an extremely competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous match, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance programs, PTO, paid holidays, and an employer-paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

Not a Public Position

The Summit County Land Bank is a nonprofit community improvement corporation, organized pursuant to Chapter 1724 and 1702 of the Ohio Revised Code. This position is not a “public” position and does not participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Summit County Land Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties & Working Title

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, and/or responsibilities may change at any time with, or without, notice. This position may be assigned a working title different than the title posted for this position.

To Apply:

To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit the Summit County Land Bank website. Letter of Interest and Resume required. First review of resumes will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Salary (cash and total compensation) will be market-based and will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications requested in this position description.

Salary : $68,000 - $76,000