Financial Accountant

ohiohistory; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement pension

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ohio History Connection is seeking a Financial Accountant in Columbus, OH to join the accounting team. You will support month-end and year-end close, prepare financial statements, and maintain schedules for projects and accruals.

This role reports to the Accounting Manager and plays a key role in financial oversight. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting with 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in accounting systems and MS 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules per GAAP.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure integrity of financial records.
• Assist with annual budgeting process and documentation.
• Manage accounting for major capital projects and funding releases.
• Monitor and report on revenue streams and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain fixed asset records including depreciation and reporting.
• Review weekly invoices and provide financial analysis to departments.
• Support annual audit and year-end close; ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and communicate financial policies and internal controls.
• Provide financial guidance and resolve accounting issues as needed.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Internal controls

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Budgeting processes

Microsoft 365

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Financial Accountant

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH

Salary: $55,000-60,000 per year

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement pension, paid time off and holidays

Summary:

The Financial Accountant works as part of the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for month-end and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation; maintaining various financial schedules for accrual and project management purposes; performing monthly reconciliations on balance sheet accounts. The Financial Accountant serves in a primary supporting role to the Accounting Manager in matters related to the organization's financial reporting and oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger, accrued revenue and expense schedules, and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and documentation of the annual organizational budget.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting for major capital projects, including State Capital Appropriations, OFCC billings, and funding releases.
• Monitor and report on GRF revenue, contribution revenue, intercompany transactions, and foundation-related accounting activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting requirements.
• Review weekly invoice reports and provide financial analysis, recommendations, and support to departments and management.
• Support the annual audit, year-end close process, and compliance with federal, state, grant, and organizational requirements.
• Develop, implement, and communicate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve operational effectiveness.
• Provide financial guidance, resolve accounting issues, maintain professional expertise, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS three to five years relevant working experience.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Working knowledge of accounting systems
• A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential for accurate financial reporting
• Understanding of internal controls and fraud prevention in accounting and payroll practices
• Understand basic project management processes
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes
• Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft 365.
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself, and being accountable to the organization for said tasks

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others.
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• Strategic thinker who is self-directed.
• Engages and collaborates with a variety of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, taking ownership of the process when appropriate.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction.

EOE Statement:

Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's 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 614-297-2390 or by email at [e-mail].

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 Children's 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 614-297-2390 or via email at [e-mail].