| Classification Title: | Accountant |
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| Classification Code: | 0030 |
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| Working Title: | Accountant |
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| Position Type: | Staff |
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| Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): | Not Applicable |
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| Hiring Range: | $51,179 to $63,973 (fy 26) |
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| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
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| Position Status: | Regular |
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| Department: | Accounting & Payroll |
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| Posting Date: | 11/14/2025 |
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| Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: | Education: - Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: - Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting or finance-related work, including accounts payable or general ledger functions.
- Experience with three-way match processes, voucher entry, and financial reconciliations.
Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with enterprise financial systems (such as Ellucian Colleague, Workday, or PeopleSoft) or comparable accounting software.
Knowledge: - Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Familiarity with fixed asset tracking, purchase order management, and 1099 reporting requirements.
Abilities: - Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial data.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications: | - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Experience in a college, university, or public-sector accounting environment.
- Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or similar higher-education financial systems.
- Familiarity with state or grant-funded accounting processes and IRS 1099 reporting procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple accounting functions for dual institutions.
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| Summary of Duties: | The accountant serves both Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, providing comprehensive accounting support with a focus on accounts payable and general ledger functions. Responsibilities include processing all accounts payable transactions through a three-way match system, vouchering, and managing direct deposit and check runs. The position prepares month-end voucher reports, reconciles and processes travel reimbursements, monitors and cleans up purchase orders, and creates journal entries as needed. |
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| Location: | Newark |
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| Work Hours: | Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
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| Closing Date: | 12/01/2025 |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field?
- * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field?
- * Please describe, in detail, your proficiency level using various MS Office applications, financial systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague, Workday, etc) or comparable accounting software.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience with fixed asset tracking, purchase order management and 1099 reporting requirements?
- * Please describe your experience with three-way match processes, voucher entry and financial reconciliations.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience with grant-funded accounting processes and IRS 1099 reporting procedures?
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents- Other Document
