Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) · 13 hours ago
Accounting and Finance Project Specialist
Columbus, OH, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expSolid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) is seeking an Accounting & Finance Project Specialist who will provide critical support in financial, accounting, compliance, and reporting activities. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and grant writing initiatives while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
EducationGovernmentNon ProfitRecyclingWaste Management
Responsibilities
Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reviews
Perform monthly bank and investment reconciliations
Assist with month-end close activities and balance sheet account reconciliations
Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Manage capital assets, including depreciation, reconciliations, additions, disposals, physical verification, and reporting
Administer prevailing wage projects by working with contractors to collect certified payrolls, submitting required documentation to the Ohio Wage and Hour Division, and maintaining updated prevailing wage rates
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, projections, and other required reports
Prepare and submit EPA Quarterly Financial Reports (QFR) and provide support for Solid Waste Management Plan reporting
Track and report capital asset activity, including retainage tracking and payments
Prepare presentation materials for Board of Trustees and Accounting & Finance Committee meetings, including monthly Audit & Finance Committee packets and SWACO Quarterly Reports
Complete periodic grant reporting in compliance with grantor requirements
Support grant writing initiatives
Prepare State of Ohio fuel tax refund requests
Conduct process reviews, documentation, and recommend improvements
Participate in accounting and financial systems reviews and enhancements
Review payroll runs, quarterly and annual W-2 reconciliations, Form 941s, and related payroll filings
Serve on assigned committees as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Oracle NetSuite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Commitment to compliance with continuing education requirements
Preferred
1–3 years of experience in areas such as general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, capital asset management, financial or compliance audits, and payroll review and analysis
Experience with prevailing wage compliance, grant writing, and EPA reporting is a plus but not required
Company
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) programs help to create strong and resilient communities by making neighborhoods safer, more sustainable places to live, work and raise a family.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase