What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT DFA position at County of Summit, OH?
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT DFA
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Position Description
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Accounting Assistant will
Qualifications or Equivalent Combinations of Training and/or Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Under general supervision, the Accounting Assistant will
- Perform general accounting and finance functions associated with accounts payable and receivable for Development Finance Authority (DFA) and all related entities.
- Assist with financial reports, budgets, and organizational audits.
- Process a variety of financial transactions for receipt and disbursement of funds.
- Post, update, and balance transactions to record keeping systems and resolve problems or discrepancies.
- Assist with bank reconciliation and monthly closing activities.
- Maintain spreadsheets, databases, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain and organize financial records and filing systems for DFA and all related entities.
- Perform a variety of related clerical tasks.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payments and billings.
- Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications or Equivalent Combinations of Training and/or Experience
- Completion of two years of post-secondary education or equivalent, or related experience in bookkeeping, and business courses.
- Preferred associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of general accounting functions
- Operation of computer and business applications (including MS Office suite, Adobe, and QuickBooks or other accounting software)
- Apply analytical skills and demonstrate problem solving and exercise good judgment.
- Facilitate and coordinate teamwork among staff and partners.
- Adherence to laws, rules, regulations, professional and ethical standards.
- Assist in preparing clear, accurate reports and completing standard forms.
- Strategic thinking with an ability to execute and implement initiatives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of executives, managers, subject matter experts, operations, and technical staff.
Other Requirements
- Possession of valid driver’s license or state ID.
- Must maintain all required licenses, training, and certification, plus any security clearances.
Working Conditions
- Job is physically comfortable, requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, keying, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Work is performed in an office setting and employee will be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office environment.
- Employee may be required to travel and access various assigned work sites, other offices, and agencies.
- Must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Work location: 1 Cascade Plaza Suite 1700 Akron, OH 44308 - no hybrid work schedule permitted for this position.
Pre-Employment Testing Requirements: Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Position : 926229001
Code : 20269200-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : DFA UNCLAS
Posting Start : 01/27/2026
Posting End : 04/01/2026
SALARY RANGE: $21.64-$31.25
Salary : $22 - $31