Staff Accountant

CAPA-Columbus Association for the Performing Arts; 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 savings

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

CAPA-Columbus Association for the Performing Arts is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the finance team and support accurate financial reporting for CAPA and related nonprofit entities. You will handle core bookkeeping tasks, ensuring compliance and timely reporting for Central Ohio’s cultural organizations.

The role emphasizes accurate reconciliations, journal entries, and collaboration with management on budgets and grants, contributing to CAPA’s mission and community impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and proficiency in standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger schedules.
• Assist in monthly financial statement preparation.
• Prepare audit schedules and support non-profit tax filings and grant reporting.
• Support annual budget process and process improvements as needed.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Company

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is more than just a performing arts organization—it's 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 Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is more than just a performing arts organization—it's 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 CAPA’s finance team and help support the arts with your unique talents. You’ll play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the non‑profit organizations that enrich Central Ohio’s 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 non‑profit organizations that are managed by CAPA.

Key Responsibilities

Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Performance Objectives

• 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

• Bachelor’s 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 $55,000 - $60,000.
• 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 Columbus?Association 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.