Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Organization : Lottery Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information : Ohio Lottery Commission Office of Human Resources : careers@lottery.ohio.gov

Unposting Date : Nov 29, 2025, 4 : 59 : 00 AM

Work Location : Lausche Building, 615 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, 44113-1879

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland

Compensation : $25.77 / hr

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : MON-FRI; 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM

Classified Indicator : Classified

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Bookkeeping, Interpreting Financial Statements, Mathematical Ability

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork

Agency Overview : 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.

Job Description : Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include but are not limited to :

• Examines and / or analyzes accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards for the Ohio Lottery Commission Office of Finance-General Accounting department.
• Examines and analyzes assigned general ledger accounts and related financial information.
• Conducts complex monthly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts to ensure balancing.
• Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts and downloads to general ledger.
• Examines journal entries to ensure accounting record detail downloaded to general ledger is balanced.
• Completes analysis of out of balance accounts and makes adjusting journal entries to reconcile.
• Researches and resolves errors in assigned accounts.
• Gathers account information from various software programs, applications and agency departments. Inputs account information into various software programs.
• Examines and analyzes Electronic Fund Transfer analysis file.
• Maintains Lottery Profits Education Fund transfer schedule.
• Collaborates with supervisor and co-workers to assist in preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (i.e., ACFR). Provides financial information from assigned general ledger accounts to be included in ACFR. Researches, organizes, edits, composes, analyzes and revises financial and accounting statements, reports and records to include in ACFR.
• Maintains and prepares tax information for foreign prizewinners.
• On as needed basis, examines and analyzes agency cash accounting records.
• Performs other duties and works on special projects as directed.

Official State of Ohio Classification : Financial Analyst (66562)

Why Work for the State of Ohio : 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

Qualifications : 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.

Job Skills : Accounting and Finance, Interpreting Financial Statements, Mathematical Ability, Bookkeeping, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork

Supplemental Information : OCSEA / AFSCME bargaining unit position. Promotional / lateral transfers honored pursuant to the bargaining agreement. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INVITED NOTE : You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Start date immediately. This position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. If an interview is offered, supporting documentation / paperwork (e.g., college transcripts, DD Form 214 for veterans, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.) will be required at the time of the interview. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code. Internal and external applicants please submit ADM-4268 (Civil Service Application) to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources, no later than 11 : 59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11 : 59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http : / / careers.ohio.gov / . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. All questions concerning employment opportunities with the Ohio Lottery should be directed to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources at careers@lottery.ohio.gov. You may also call the TDD number at 1-800-750-0750 (toll free). The Ohio Lottery does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and / or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE : Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Lottery Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Background Information : CONVICTION OF A FELONY, OR A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE, WHICH INVOLVED GAMBLING, FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION, THEFT, OR ANY CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SEALED. ORC 3770.021

Employment Contingent Upon Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check as Required by Section 3770.02(D) of the Ohio Revised Code.

ADA Statement : 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.

Drug-Free Workplace : 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.