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City of Cincinnati SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST) (NON-COMPETITIVE) (REPOST) in Cincinnati, Ohio
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST) (NON-COMPETITIVE) (REPOST)
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST) (NON-COMPETITIVE) (REPOST)
Salary
$86,818.66 - $116,677.03 Annually
Location
Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type
Full-time Classified
Job Number
26-XX111 (NC) - REPOST
Department
Finance
Division
Accounts & Audits
Opening Date
04/09/2026
Closing Date
4/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
General Statement of Duties
This employee performs professional level work in financial reporting and related financial activities; meets and exceeds generally accepted accounting principles and procedures; and supervises the work of less experienced professional and technical personnel. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP) and practices and auditing standards.
Principles and practices of workpaper preparation and financial reporting.
Preparation and interpretation of intermediate level footnotes for financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Intermediate level mathematics and statistics as applied to financial reporting.
Intermediate level knowledge of Excel.
Principles of supervision and training.
Skill to:
Operate a computer and other standard office equipment in performance of assigned duties.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty performance of job duties (as required).
Ability to:
Apply generally accepted accounting principles to financial reporting for local governments.
Identify and correct errors in accounting records; examine and verify complex financial documents and reports.
Extract, analyze, interpret and manipulate accounting/financial information and systems.
Exercise independent judgment to solve financial reporting problems.
Prepare business correspondence; organize, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and present data.
Manage time effectively; work autonomously to complete assignments within allotted time frames.
Communicate complex financial data clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Education and Experience
(ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED)
Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or FinanceORa Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline with a concentration in Accounting (must have successfully completed 30 semester credit hours in accounting at an accredited university in Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, cost accounting, auditing, fund accounting and other accounting courses). Additionally, each applicant must have three years of experience in governmental accounting or auditing including some direct experience (6 months or more) with GAAP financial reporting.
Working and Physical Conditions
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional outside work required in some instances.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing; general manual dexterity required.
Probationary Period: Twelve months
Supervision Exercised: Exercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
HR Contact: Kelli R. Wright; kelli.wright@cincinnati-oh.gov
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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This is a Noncompetitive position that includes an evaluation of the applications to determine if the applicants meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the "Required Education and Experience" section. A Noncompetitive process may also consist of other components, such as a qualifying test, to determine if the applicant is able to perform the duties of the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration. Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.
I have read the above statement.
02
Do you understand that if you previously applied for this position, there is no need to submit another application. Your existing application remains under review and will be considered as part of the current selection process.
Yes
No
03
In which of the following areas do you possess a Bachelor's degree?
Accounting
Finance
Related discipline with a concentration in Accounting
04
Which of the following minimum qualifications do you meet?
Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance. Additionally, each applicant must have three years of experience as an Accountant.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline with a concentration in Accounting (must have successfully completed 30 semester credit hours in accounting at an accredited university in Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, cost accounting, auditing, fund accounting and other accounting courses). Additionally, each applicant must have three years of experience in governmental accounting or auditing including some direct experience (6 months or more) with GAAP financial reporting.
None of the above
05
How many years of governmental accounting experience do you have?
No Experience
Less than 1 year
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
06
Please describe your experience with ACFR financial reporting.
07
How many years of experience in revenue forecasting do you have?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years of more
08
Do you possess an active CPA certification?
09
Do you understand your RESUME and OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS must be attached or your application will be rejected?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Cincinnati
Address
805 Central Avenue Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Phone
513-352-2400
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm