Position: Accounting Manager
Status: Full time, permanent
Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH
Salary: $70,000-85,000 per year
Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement pension, paid time off and holidays
Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the accounting team and overseeing daily financial operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization. This role supports the Chief Financial Officer by maintaining financial systems, ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance, coordinating budget inputs, and managing key accounting functions including audit support, payroll review, and financial reporting.
Essential Functions:
Accounting Operations & Team Management
- Manage and supervise the accounting team, including workflow oversight, training, and performance feedback
- Coordinate daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and commissions/funds/grant accounting
- Foster a collaborative team environment aligned with the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Financial Reporting & Systems
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and overall financial system structure
- Ensure accurate account reconciliations and oversee completion of monthly close processes
- Coordinate and lead monthly "Blackbook" meetings and review account reconciliations
Budgeting & Financial Planning Support
- Coordinate the input and maintenance of budget data within financial systems
- Assist leadership and department managers with budget tracking and reporting
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and organizational policies
- Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support development and monitoring of internal controls
Audit & Regulatory Reporting
- Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements
- Coordinate and assist with the annual audit process and Form 990 reporting
- Ensure appropriate documentation and audit readiness throughout the year
Cash, Disbursements & Banking
- Review and approve accounts payable disbursements and bi-weekly payroll
- Support payroll processing and OPERS reporting requirements
- Manage relationships with banking partners, including merchant services
Specialized Accounting Areas
- Oversee foundation accounting, including tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds
- Ensure proper cost allocation and fund accounting practices where applicable
Leadership Support & Continuous Improvement
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to the Chief Financial Officer and leadership team
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and best practices
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience supervising accounting staff required
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience in nonprofit and/or fund accounting environments
- Strong understanding of financial systems and structure management
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory filings (including Form 990)
- Knowledge of payroll processes and public retirement systems (e.g., OPERS)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and accounting/ERP systems
Required Competencies:
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy
- Effective communication skills for working with staff and leadership
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and reconciliation skills
- Proactive approach to process improvement and issue resolution
- Sound judgment in financial review, approvals, and operational decisions
Application Instructions:
Submit Resume/CV and professional cover letter through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.
EOE Statement:
Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunity applies to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.
ADA Compliance:
Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 614-297-2390 or by email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.
Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.
All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.