Head Bookkeeper

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job location: court of common pleas, youngstown, oh 44503

title of immediate supervisor: director of operations

filing deadline: in order to be considered, a county employment application must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., wednesday, october 8, 2025. Interested individuals may obtain an application online oningcountyoh.gov, or at the clerk of courts office, 120 market street, youngstown, ohio 44503. Applications may be submitted by e-mail to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or submitted to:

mahoning county clerk of courts
attn: jennifer j. Ciccone, chief deputy & chief of staff
120 market street, 2nd floor

head bookkeeper responsibilities include but not limited to: maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions related to the clerk of courts operations, such as fines, fees, court costs, and bond payments; prepare and process daily, monthly, and annual financial reports, ensuring all financial data is accurate and reconciled; reconcile accounts regularly to ensure the accuracy of court-related financial records;

monitor and track the disbursement of funds, ensuring compliance with court orders and regulations; assist in the preparation of annual budgets, providing financial analysis and reports as needed, and ensure all financial transactions are processed in accordance with state law, county policies, and court rules. They are also responsible for overseeing the work and duties of the clerk bookkeepers.

bachelor’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; ability to become a title-notary; ability to meeting bonding requirements; and demonstrated ability through job related skills testing to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.

qualifications of candidates for the position of clerk bookkeeper may be determined by testing the applicant(s) knowledge, skills and abilities as required in the position description.

this is a bargaining unit position

the board of mahoning county commissioners is an eeo/ada compliance employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.