Staff Accountant

The Company

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is more than just a performing arts organizationits a cornerstone of creativity culture and community in Central Ohio. At CAPA we are committed to inspiring and transforming lives through the power of the performing arts. With a rich history and a dynamic vision for the future we manage iconic theaters host world-class performances and foster a love of the arts in audiences of all ages.

The Opportunity

Join CAPAs finance team and help support the arts with your unique talents. Youll play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the nonprofit organizations that enrich Central Ohios cultural community.

Primary Function

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for various accounting functions for CAPA and will perform similar duties for nonprofit organizations that are managed by CAPA.

Duties Responsibilities and Key Performance Objectives

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash & Payables: Complete monthly bank reconciliations monitor daily cash activity and oversee accounts payable processing.
• Month-End & General Accounting: Prepare journal entries and maintain schedules for general ledger accounts.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with monthly financial statements.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit schedules and assist with non-profit tax filings and grant reporting periodically.
• Budget & Projects: Support the annual budget process and contribute to special projects and process improvements as needed.

Key Performance Objectives:

• Ensure timely accounts payable processing paying invoices within 10 days of due dates 98% of the time.
• Manage company month-end close schedules to meet agreed-upon timelines.
• Provide audit support for shared service partners generally responding to audit requests within 48 hours of receipt.

Additional Duties:

• Meet with supervisor department leaders shared service management and others to understand interactions with the accounting department and this role specifically. Collaborate with finance team to improve document and share best practices within the department.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of duties responsibilities and key performance objectives that are expected of the employee. These items may change or new job-related items may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with little supervision and be committed to completing tasks on a timely basis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and proficiency in standard office computer software.

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or related coursework is required.
• 2-3 years accounting experience in an office environment is preferred; experience in a non-profit accounting role is a plus.
• The base salary for this position is $55000 - $60000.
• This position is a full-time benefits eligible position. Employees may participate in medical dental vision life insurance disability retirement savings paid time off holiday pay employee assistance wellness and other company-sponsored benefit programs. Benefit eligibility and coverage are subject to plan terms and applicable policies.

Special Requirements

• Background check

The ColumbusAssociation for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CAPA does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race religion color national origin sex pregnancy lactation status gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability veteran or military status genetic information or any other protected status.

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