Accountant

Company: Towards Employment Incorporated
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Position : Accountant Reports to : Director of Finance FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $55,000-65,000 The Accountant has hands-on responsibility for day-to-day accounting operations to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of books and records, maintenance of internal controls and compliance with regulations. Towards Employment offers a robust and competitive benefits package designed to support our team's health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Those benefits include: * Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. * Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match and profit sharing. * Company-provided life and short-term disability insurance. * Paid Parental Leave. * 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, 13 paid holidays, and time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve * Additional Perks include; flexible schedules, salary advances, cell phone reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program offering free mental health support services. Join a team that invests in you! Founded in 1976, Towards Employment (TE) is a non-profit leader in providing innovative solutions to move people out of poverty, into quality jobs and along a career pathway. Towards Employment has gained local and national recognition for achieving excellent outcomes through the hard work of its dedicated staff of 74 and an $8 million annual budget. Towards Employment offers a continuum of support to low-income individuals preparing to enter the workforce or looking to advance from low-wage employment while also fulfilling the staffing needs of local employers. POSITION OVERVIEW: RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounting Activity & Practices * Responsible for daily accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepares and monitors A/R and A/P aging schedules; partners with internal teams to pursue A/R as needed. * Ensures accounting transactions are properly recorded and documented; records/allocates fringe benefit and other expenses as needed; enters ACH payments for approval. * Reviews all Credit Card transactions monthly; ensures proper accounts and programs are being accurately recorded; manages all Credit Card users to stay on budget & to inform purchases' intended use. * Prepares and posts general ledger entries in conjunction with monthly closing procedures and reconciles general ledger accounts. Reconciles all Balance Sheet accounts. * Prepares statement of activities - consolidated, by program and by project. * Reviews financial reports and develops ad hoc analysis as requested. * Prepares information for auditors upon request. Grant & Management Reporting * Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations and grant restrictions; properly accounts for equipment and other purchases with Federal funds; reviews travel related reimbursement requests; processes eligible/allowable participant incentive payments. * Prepares and records monthly invoices for government grants and contracts, foundations and other entities ensuring accuracy and compliance. * Updates and maintains internal systems and file management, including creation of new grant files/invoices/ reporting deadlines; establishes new projects in Sage Intacct; uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports. * Supports programmatic activity including, but not limited to auditing control logs for issuance of participant gift cards and bus tickets; manages requests for and reconciles petty cash. * Participates in, and will ultimately lead, monthly financial meetings with Department Directors intended to inform and assist in managing departmental & grant budgets. Business Operations & Payroll * Manages all incoming office supply requests and properly allocates charges throughout the company. Manages overhead inventory monthly. * Reviews month end inventory and ensures proper allocation of grants are recorded in Sage. * Serves as back up to twice monthly payroll processing, including proper documentation of overtime, paid and unpaid leaves of absence and other payroll matters; weekly review of third party payroll - including accuracy with timesheets, bank account information, and other details. * Supports development of policies and processes to maintain and ensure internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies. * Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related, evolving tasks as needed. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit accounting with exposure to diverse and conditional grant awards; or a minimum of 7 years of equivalent professional accounting experience in lieu of a degree. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes * Detail oriented and highly organized * Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks * Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations * Ability to maintain flexibility of controlling day-to-day activity, while maintaining accurate and timely reporting * Ability to articulate and be as transparent as possible to staff when it comes to guidelines, deadlines, and other accounting and compliance requirements * Excellent accounting software and Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Sage Intacct software a plus COMPETENCIES; Success in this position also requires: * Detail Orientation - Prioritizes the importance of accuracy in all matters; ability to review work and identify errors; values high quality work product and responsiveness. * Confidentiality and Discretion - Ensures a high level of discretion at all times, on all matters. * Communications Champion - Outstanding ability to effectively communicate with others; seeks clarification as needed to ensure expectations are clear and work product is on point. * Flexibility - Able to be flexible in the face of changing circumstances or plans. Willingness to engage comfortably through change. * Social Justice Advocate - Passionate about promoting equitable opportunities for all community members. * Growth Mindset - Embraces a culture of continuous learning and a can-do attitude, readily adapts to change, is intellectually curious and a critical thinker. Compensation details: 55000-65000 Yearly Salary PI3a9aadee2b38-29400-40025127

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