Software Solutions Inc.

07/07/2026

We do A LOT of training here at SSI, and we've seen people at all stages of their careers. Some people are in their 35th year, and others don't know what bank reconciliation is.

That got us thinking... What courses in college would have prepared some people better for the world of public finance?

So, this is our list (which universities might find amusing 😅):
Intro to Research Methods
Intro to Effective Communication
Technical Writing & Journalism
Citizen Engagement Methods
Intro to Psychology & Sociology
Philosophy & Ethics
Public Speaking
Fundamentals of Leadership & Management
Human Resources 101
Conflict Management and Resolution
Intro to the Constitution
Administrative Law
Intro to City Politics
State Government 101
Federal Government 101
Microsoft Suite
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Accounting 101
Intro to Payroll and Benefits
Fund Accounting
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Public Funds Investing
Auditing 101
Statistics and Report-Building
Principles of Business
Disaster Preparedness
Basics of Cybersecurity
Public Infrastructure 101
Technology in Government

What are your thoughts? Do you disagree? Did you take all of these? What did we miss??

07/02/2026

Welcome to the SSI Family, Lorain Port and Finance Authority! 🌟🎉

Lorain P&F Authority has decided to partner with us for VIP Cloud, VIP Analytics, VIP Employee Portal, & VIP Payroll. We can't wait to see how this improves your operations!

💡 Fun Fact: Beyond commerce, they run local river tours and manage Black River Landing, a waterfront venue that frequently hosts outdoor concerts.



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At Software Solutions, Inc., we are passionate about providing the best accounting and financial software solutions for local governments and utilities. We are also dedicated to providing the best customer support in the industry. We have been serving this specialized sector since 1978, so we understand the unique demands and challenges you face. That's why we built our comprehensive software suite from the ground up, catering specifically to your needs. Being a 100% employee-owned accounting software company fosters a culture of teamwork and collaboration that translates into excellent product development and customer service.

05/27/2026

It's 7am. A resident calls and there's a water leak on their street. 💧😬

In a lot of offices, that kicks off a whole chain of calls, paperwork, and waiting. The resident sits tight and hopes for the best.

But with VIP Utility Billing, your team can create and send work orders from the field the moment they're needed. Everything is customized to what your crew actually needs to know.

Your resident is counting on you. 👇
https://hubs.la/Q04gYMhW0



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At Software Solutions, Inc., we are passionate about providing the best accounting and financial software solutions for local governments and utilities. We are also dedicated to providing the best customer support in the industry. We have been serving this specialized sector since 1978, so we understand the unique demands and challenges you face. That's why we built our comprehensive software suite from the ground up, catering specifically to your needs. Being a 100% employee-owned accounting software company fosters a culture of teamwork and collaboration that translates into excellent product development and customer service.

05/19/2026

Governmental accounting can sometimes feel like its own language. Words like "fiduciary," "accrual," "asset," "liability," and "T-accounts" can make a simple transaction feel like it requires a translator (and a large coffee)...

At its core, tracking public money comes down to one thing ➡️ accountability.

Our new blog post breaks down Government Accounting 101 in plain English. Learn how fund accounting works, the major differences between cash and accrual methods, and why simple actions in your utility billing or payroll software have a massive ripple effect on your general ledger.

From GASB rules to why public money can't be treated like one big checking account, we're breaking down the basics of fund accounting in our latest guide.

💻 Check out the blog post here: https://hubs.la/Q04gYl320

A beginner-friendly guide to fund accounting, cash basis, accrual basis, and how public agencies track restricted funds.

03/18/2026

Today’s the day! We’re live-demoing GovPilot’s Permitting & Licensing software and sharing why SSI partnered with GovPilot. Join us and bring your questions.

📆 Register/Join: https://hubs.la/Q045MyZK0

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

We wish you good reports, great colleagues, and a little luck of the Irish!



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At Software Solutions, Inc., we are passionate about providing the best accounting and financial software solutions for local governments and utilities. We are also dedicated to providing the best customer support in the industry. We have been serving this specialized sector since 1978, so we understand the unique demands and challenges you face. That's why we built our comprehensive software suite from the ground up, catering specifically to your needs. Being a 100% employee-owned accounting software company fosters a culture of teamwork and collaboration that translates into excellent product development and customer service.

03/10/2026

🚦Permits and licenses shouldn’t require a scavenger hunt through emails and paper forms.

SSI has partnered with GovPilot to bring public sector teams a modern, easy-to-use platform for permitting, licensing, code enforcement, government websites, and more.

Join our webinar for a live look at how GovPilot + SSI can help you improve day-to-day operations.

✅ Register here: https://hubs.la/Q045M9NC0

01/02/2026

Congratulations to City of Vermilion! We're so proud of you!

***VERMILION FINANCE IN TOP 10%*** The Ohio Auditor of State has awarded the City of Vermilion's Finance Department the CLEAN AUDIT award with distinction. According to the State Auditor representative, ONLY 10% of Ohio municipalities earn such recognition. This was the Finance Department’s THIRD such award. Pictured (l-r) is Teresa Mosley, Accounting Assistant, Amy Hendricks, Finance Director, Beth Williamson, Payroll & H.R. and Mayor Jim Forthofer.