<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support the financial operations of a nonprofit in Oberlin, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can oversee core accounting activities, maintain accurate reporting, and help ensure compliance with nonprofit and grant-related standards. The role will partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen month-end processes, support audit readiness, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring financial results are finalized accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain and monitor the general ledger, resolving discrepancies and confirming that financial activity is recorded in alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations to support complete and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Support annual financial statement audits by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and helping address follow-up items.</p><p>• Manage accounting activities related to grants and nonprofit funding, including tracking expenditures and verifying compliance with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Assist with preparation of tax-related financial information, including support for Form 990 reporting obligations.</p><p>• Analyze accounting records and financial data to identify issues, recommend corrections, and improve reporting reliability.</p><p>• Collaborate with university departments and finance partners to ensure transactions are properly classified and supported by adequate documentation.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a non-profit organization in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will contribute to day-to-day financial operations by supporting core accounting activities, preparing reports, and helping maintain accurate records across the fiscal function. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, solid Excel capability, and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting support across payables, receivables, payroll processing, invoicing, and related financial transactions.<br>• Review and organize vendor records, assign appropriate expense coding, route items for approval, and apply cash receipts accurately.<br>• Record journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, maintain general ledger accuracy, and assist with month-end close activities.<br>• Create recurring and ad hoc financial reports related to budgets, billing activity, and operational performance metrics.<br>• Provide support for purchasing workflows, monitor expense classifications, and help maintain accounting system data.<br>• Prepare documentation for audits and keep fiscal records, agreements, and supporting files current and well organized.<br>• Partner with department leaders and management to support budgeting, reporting needs, internal controls, and financial procedures.<br>• Contribute to grant and contract billing processes and complete additional accounting assignments as business needs evolve.