Senior Accountant, Council on Aging
Senior Accountant, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA), Our mission is to enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services. If you want to become part of a mission driven organization and you have experience overseeing general accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), consider joining COA. In this position, you will perform reconciliations, prepare month-end closing, prepare for annual audit as well as other accounting functions. We offer competitive benefits including health, dental and vision (even pet insurance), 6% employer paid pension contribution, a 37.5-hour work week, a DEIB Committee, and generous paid time off.
- 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 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 any required adjustment and 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.
- 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.
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