Foundation Hiring Accounting Associate

Ohio Justice Foundation; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Paid parking

Job summary

The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is seeking an Accounting Associate to support financial operations for the Foundation and its Ohio Justice Bus subsidiary. Working with the Controller, you will maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist with reporting, budgeting, audits, and other accounting duties.

This full-time role requires detail-orientation, strong Excel skills, and nonprofit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting-related field.
• Minimum two years of accounting experience, preferably nonprofit.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and Office applications.
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred; other Sage products or cloud-based systems considered.

Responsibilities

• Transition to Sage Intacct with Controller; help shape processes.
• Record and maintain accounting transactions.
• Prepare monthly bank, investment, credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Process invoices, check requests, reimbursements per procedures.
• Assist accounts receivable: deposits and receivables.
• Support monthly/quarterly financial reports.
• Assist with budgets and monitoring.
• Maintain financial data and reports in spreadsheets.
• Provide financial support to programs and affiliates.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

Job title: Accounting Associate
Reports to: Controller
Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $60,000

About Us:

The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation (Foundation) is a leading statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing fairness and meaningful access to justice for Ohioans. Founded in 1994, the Foundation has funded and supported civil legal aid organizations, programs, services, and resources that help low-income and underserved communities address critical civil legal needs.

Through strategic partnerships and innovation, the Foundation works to strengthen Ohio’s civil justice system and expand access to legal assistance for individuals and families across the state. Our team is united by a shared commitment to public service, collaboration, and making a tangible difference in the communities we serve.

Position Overview:

The Accounting Associate supports the financial operations of the Foundation and its subsidiary, the Ohio Justice Bus. This role helps ensure the responsible stewardship of resources that support access to justice initiatives throughout Ohio.

Working closely with the Controller, the Accounting Associate performs a variety of accounting and administrative functions, including maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing account reconciliations, supporting accounts payable and receivable and assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and other accounting responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is detailed, adaptable, and eager to contribute within a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Major Duties:

• Serve as a key partner in the Foundation’s transition to Sage Intacct, working closely with the Controller to implement, learn, and optimize the new system. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape accounting processes, improve efficiencies, and support a successful organizational transition.
• Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions in the organization’s accounting system.
• Prepare monthly bank, investment, credit card, and other account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and complete accounting records, and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, check requests, expense reimbursements, and other payment requests in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with accounts receivable including recording deposits and monitoring outstanding receivables.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of departmental and organizational budgets.
• Maintain financial data and reports in spreadsheets and other financial systems.
• Provide accounting and financial support to Foundation programs and affiliated entities as assigned.
• Contribute to special projects, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Sage Intacct strongly preferred; experience with Sage products or other cloud-based accounting systems will also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, familial status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compensation / Benefits

The Foundation offers a generous benefits package, including health and life insurance, retirement, paid parking and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualified applications will be reviewed by a human.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized for employment in Ohio. Sponsorships are not available.