Staff Accountant

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

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. You will perform accounting functions for CAPA and nonprofit organizations managed by CAPA, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key duties include bank reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, and audit support. We offer a full-time position with benefits and a salary range of $55,000–$60,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in an office environment
• Non-profit accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and oversee accounts payable processing
• Prepare journal entries and maintain schedules for general ledger accounts
• Assist with monthly financial statements and audit schedules
• Support the annual budget process and special projects as needed
• Collaborate with staff to ensure accurate financial reporting

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Accounting concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

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 nonprofit 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 nonprofit organizations that are managed by CAPA.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Performance Objectives

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.