Senior Accountant

Bring your accounting expertise to an organization where numbers translate into impact in the community you call home. As a Senior Accountant at The Port, you'll apply your skills to meaningful financial stewardship that drives neighborhood revitalization, expands economic mobility, and helps build a more vibrant Hamilton County. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support multi‑entity financial operations and play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Job Summary The Senior Accountant supports the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of The Port's financial reporting. This role performs essential accounting functions across multiple entities, assists with audit‑related activities, contributes to cash management processes, and helps improve accounting workflows. The Senior Accountant works closely with the finance and compliance teams and serves as a knowledgeable resource for colleagues. What You'll Do 1. General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate accounting records for The Port and its managed entities in accordance with internal policies and GAAP.
• Prepare and post general ledger entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly and resolve reconciling items.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process to support timely financial statement preparation.
• Maintain capital asset records and calculate/record depreciation.
• Document accounting processes and procedures. 2. Cash Management & Transaction Processing
• Manage cash positions for multiple entities and support weekly payment cycles.
• Review daily bank activity and ensure accurate general ledger posting.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable process, including review of coding, funding source selection, and AP platform use.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable process across all entities. 3. Payroll & Employee Benefit Administration
• Coordinate payroll administration with the HR Director and oversee third‑party payroll provider activities.
• Ensure accurate payroll and benefits setup for new employees while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare and remit monthly OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) reports and contributions. 4. Audit Support & Compliance
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor inquiries, and coordinate internal documentation for annual financial audits. 5. Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments and share knowledge with accounting team members.
• Assist with or lead special projects as assigned. What You Bring
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within multi‑entity, not‑for‑profit, or government-related environments.
• Experience with accounting systems; QuickBooks Online preferred.
• Preferred experience in payables, payroll, grant management, fund accounting, real estate development, or internal controls.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus but not required. Additional Attributes
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts with the ability to independently navigate complex transactions.
• Strong problem‑solving, data‑analysis, and critical‑thinking skills to support sound decision‑making.
• Demonstrated initiative in improving internal controls and accounting processes.
• Ability to mentor junior associates through training, guidance, and subject‑matter expertise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency with accounting software, databases, and other business software tools.

Why Work at The Port? We're a mission-driven team working to advance the public good in Hamilton County. At The Port, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization that values innovation, integrity, and impact. Apply today and help us bring new life to the places that need it most. The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The Port) is a public agency that partners with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, along with economic development organizations, municipalities, and foundations to ensure every acre of local real estate is developed into productive use. Specifically, The Port works to redevelop manufacturing and residential real estate to build the foundation of job creation and livable, revitalized communities so Greater Cincinnati residents can experience economic prosperity. The Port has been stimulating economic growth in Southwestern Ohio for more than two decades. Through its work, it strengthens Hamilton County and Cincinnati communities, home by home and block by block to increase access to homeownership. It surrounds neighborhoods with revitalized business districts and makes forgotten industrial sites attractive to manufacturers with high-paying jobs. This helps provide jobs families can live on and homes they can afford in cleaner, greener, safer neighborhoods and business districts. The Port makes real estate work - for everyone. The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs as determined by the Organization. The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you now or will you in the future require employer sponsorship? Ability to

Commute:

Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Required)

Work Location:

In person