Job Description

Ohio Wesleyan University, a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Accountant. This is a salaried, part time position.

Make an impact on Ohio Wesleyan’s financial future. Ohio Wesleyan University is looking for a detail-oriented, service-minded Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team for up to six months, with the possibility of extension. You’ll keep the numbers accurate and on time, from grants and donor gifts to daily transactions. You’ll also be the helpful, trusted resource that colleagues across campus and partners beyond it count on. If you enjoy seeing your work make a difference, we’d love to meet you.

About Us:

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university in Delaware, Ohio, that has been preparing students to lead and serve since 1842. Behind every classroom, lab and scholarship is a finance team that keeps our mission on solid ground. As a temporary Senior Accountant, you will join a collaborative Accounting team and help manage grants, donor gifts and daily financial operations, with a flexible part-time schedule. At OWU, Our Employees Matter!

Job Summary:

Ohio Wesleyan University is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Senior Accountant to join our team on a temporary basis for up to six months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Position Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Ensures the accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions and accounting related processes.
• Management of grants, including monitoring grant spend, preparing timely and accurate grant financial reports and answering questions for internal and external customers.
• Ensures the timely and accurate submission of financial reports and other compliance requirements for federal and state grants.
• Responsible for accounts payable, debt service accounting, and general account reconciliations.
• Responsible for proper and timely recording of donor gifts and pledges receivable.
• Records transactions and performs reconciliations for numerous complex account such as payroll, interest in trusts, cash surrender value of life insurance, etc.
• Prepares regulatory filings, including 1042s, 1099.
• Performs the weekly Accounts Payable payment cycle.

Factors Contributing to Success:

You'll thrive in this role if you pair strong attention to detail with sound organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You work independently, meet deadlines consistently, and communicate clearly and courteously with colleagues on the team, across campus and external auditors. Your experience in non-profit accounting, along with solid skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, will help you get up to speed quickly and make an immediate contribution.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in non-profit accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective MS Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Completed application packets will include:

1. Cover Letter with salary requirements.
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
3. Three professional references from candidates selected for interviews.
4. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Don’t delay apply today!

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,600+ students. The college’s signature program, The OWU Connection, empowers students to complete research, community service, careers, and study abroad, teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the “Silicon Midwest,” was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission, we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected, supported, and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to, and help strengthen, our commitment to academic excellence, mutual respect, and the shared pursuit of knowledge.