Senior Accountant

This position will be responsible for overseeing general accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Senior Accountant

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.  We promote choice, independence, dignity and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible. 

COA is a state-designated Area Agency on Aging, serving a 5-county region.  One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults and people with disabilities.

COA has more than 300 employees, close to 300 contracted providers, and an annual budget of $95 million.

Our mission:  Enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services.

Position Description: Overseeing general accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, lease liabilities, and lease right-of-use assets.
• Prepare month-end closing entries recording unearned revenue from multiple program funders.
• Perform month-end soft close by accruing estimated care provider expenses based on averages of historical actual costs.
• Manage the accounting for fixed assets, preparing journal entries recording additions, disposals, and depreciation of property, plant, and equipment.
• Prepare for annual audit, assisting in the preparation of any required audit worksheets that may be required by external auditors.
• Review the monthly statements of activities, inter-company transactions and detail general ledger for any potential error and omissions. Record and make any required adjustment and communicate to necessary parties or collaborate with Accounting Specialists for adjustments.
• Oversee the preparation of all monthly accounting reporting as it relates to the Agency’s programs and work with financial Analysts to prepare financial reports as needed.
• Manage the General Ledger and ensure that it adheres to generally accepted accounting principles.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Five years of accounting experience
• In-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Basic skills in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with accounting software
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

 Pay: Minimum starting annualized salary $59,000.  Pay based upon experience and education.