Accountant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Lorain
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for an
experienced Accountant to join our team in Lorain, Ohio. In this
Contract to permanent position, you will play a key part in
managing federally awarded grants and contracts, ensuring
compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. This role offers an
opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of the local
government while collaborating with a dedicated team.
Responsibilities: • Oversee financial management of federally
awarded grants and housing authority contracts, ensuring compliance
with monetary limits. • Provide expert financial input in the
preparation, revision, and closing of grant budgets. • Develop and
maintain detailed spreadsheets to track budgets, obligations, and
expenditures. • Review and process invoices related to grants and
reconcile line items with the general ledger. • Monitor the
financial performance of contracts and address discrepancies
promptly. • Prepare and submit funding requests for grants,
ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Report monthly
obligations and expenditures through the designated electronic
systems. • Execute year-end entries, including revenue recognition,
accounts payable accruals, and grant close-out adjustments. •
Allocate personnel costs to relevant grants and maintain precise
financial records. • Support staff with supervision, direction, and
problem-solving to enhance financial operations.• Proven experience
with general ledger management and financial reporting. • Strong
proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries. • Expertise
in performing bank reconciliations and ensuring accuracy. •
Familiarity with grant management and compliance standards. •
Ability to analyze and reconcile financial data effectively. •
Advanced skills in spreadsheet creation and maintenance. •
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. • Solid
understanding of accounting principles and practices.
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