About this opportunity
CFS lists this Staff Accountant opportunity in stow, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Stow, Ohio – (On-site) – Monday-Friday
Salary: $65,000 to $70,000
About the Company
Our client is a small, established nonprofit organization serving the local community through mission-driven programs and services. The organization values financial stewardship, operational efficiency, hands-on problem solving, and maintaining accurate financial records. The accounting function plays a key role in supporting grant management, fund accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and overall organizational decision-making.
Position Overview
The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations within a nonprofit environment, including general ledger maintenance, fund and grant accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close. This role will work closely with leadership and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, proper tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds, and compliance with grant and funding requirements.
The Staff Accountant will also assist with monitoring grant budgets, tracking grant-related expenditures, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with financial reports required by government agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Staff Accountant):
Direct exposure to nonprofit, fund, and grant accounting fundamentals
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with restricted and unrestricted funding
Exposure to grant budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting
Opportunity to work closely with leadership and program teams
Broad accounting role with visibility into grants, budgets, financial reporting, and organizational operations
Small organization environment with hands-on responsibility and learning opportunities
Key Responsibilities (Staff Accountant):
Assist with monthly general ledger close and journal entry preparation
Perform account reconciliations, including cash, grants receivable, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts
Support accounting and tracking for restricted and unrestricted funds
Assist with grant accounting, including recording grant revenue and tracking grant-related expenditures
Monitor grant budgets and compare actual expenses to approved funding levels
Ensure expenses are properly coded and allocated to the appropriate grant, program, department, or funding source
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual grant financial reporting
Prepare grant-related schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Qualifications (Staff Accountant):
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
2+ years of accounting experience preferred
Nonprofit, fund accounting, or grant accounting exposure a plus
Experience with restricted funds, grant budgets, or grant reporting preferred
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
#accounting #nonprofit #grantaccounting #fundaccounting #growth #development
Worksite address
stow, OH, 44224, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.