Accounting Manager

Position: Accounting Manager

Status: Full time permanent

Location: Ohio History Center Columbus OH

Salary: $ 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 organizations 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:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 57 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: For questions or accommodations requests please email or call .

EOE Statement:

Ohio History Connection will recruit hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employees 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 or by email at .

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 Childrens 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 or via email at

Required Experience:

Manager