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Robert Half
Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,796 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our non-profit organization in Kent, Ohio. This role focuses on grant-related accounting, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance across a range of funding sources. The position works closely with leadership and external auditors to support sound financial reporting and maintain strong stewardship of public and private funds.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and help complete monthly closing activities accurately and on schedule.
- Oversee financial tracking for multiple grants and contracts, ensuring expenses are recorded correctly and aligned with funding requirements.
- Maintain the general ledger for assigned areas and review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
- Support compliance with state, federal, county, and other grant-related regulations through thorough documentation and consistent monitoring.
- Assist with the preparation and review of grant reporting schedules, including materials related to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
- Partner with external auditors and regulatory reviewers by gathering records, answering questions, and resolving follow-up items efficiently.
- Communicate financial information and grant status updates to stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership.
- Work on-site in the Kent, Ohio office Monday through Friday while contributing to day-to-day accounting operations and financial controls. Requirements
- Experience in staff accounting, grant accounting, or nonprofit accounting environments.
- Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
- Familiarity with accounting for state and federal awards and related compliance expectations.
- Experience preparing, supporting, or auditing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple grants or funding sources while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable collaborating with auditors, regulatory agencies, and internal leaders at various levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
- Availability to work on-site in Kent, Ohio on a Monday through Friday schedule.