Nonprofit Staff Accountant: Grants, Payroll & Audit

Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Foundation in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller and Accounting Manager with payroll, gift entry, and month-end close for GCF and related entities. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with the Finance Team, and contributing to internal controls.

You will perform journal entries, payroll processing, benefits invoicing, grants and asset reconciliations, and assist with audits and tax workpapers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or at least four years of accounting experience.
• Commitment to participating fully in GCF’s internal and external racial equity initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to complete assignments independently through guidelines and procedures.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong oral communication and listening skills.
• Impeccable follow through and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member on significant projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform various general accounting duties such as monthly and quarterly journal entries and bank and investment account reconciliations for GCF’s subsidiary organizations.
• Bi-monthly payroll processing.
• Facilitating and tracking benefits invoices.
• Enter gifts and grant refunds received into accounting system.
• Review accounts payable and assist in the cash disbursements process.
• Reconcile grants payable and fixed assets for GCF and subsidiary organizations.
• Assist in annual audit and tax preparation for GCF’s subsidiary organizations.
• Update policies and procedures and make recommendations to improve internal controls.
• Provide customer service including reports for internal staff.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

General accounting

Not-for-profit experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

4+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Greater Cincinnati Foundation in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller and Accounting Manager with payroll, gift entry, and month-end close for GCF and related entities. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with the Finance Team, and contributing to internal controls.

You will perform journal entries, payroll processing, benefits invoicing, grants and asset reconciliations, and assist with audits and tax workpapers.