Associate Accountant

Associate Accountant

CCAD's Business Office is seeking an experienced accounts payable and accounting professional to fill the role of Associate Accountant. Ideal candidates have at least 1+ years of relevant experience and can work independently with little supervision, are a critical thinker, can multitask effectively, and are committed to providing students excellent customer service. The Associate Accountant is a key member of the Business Office and will work alongside a team of professionals committed to the mission of the college, working together in a collaborative fashion, and supporting CCAD's community of faculty, staff, and students.

SUMMARY The Associate Accountant is responsible for accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, travel and entertainment expense program management, supplier contract administration, and special projects as assigned. The Associate Accountant supports the month-end financial close process, annual financial statement audit, preparation and distribution of monthly departmental financial reports, and assists in the annual budget and long-term planning process for the Columbus College of Art & Design..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:

Accounts Payable

• Ownership of Accounts Payable workflows including invoice processing, three-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and goods/services receipt, and issuing payments to suppliers.
• Process improvements, including working with suppliers to increase ACH and electronic invoicing participation.
• Process tax-exempt forms, credit applications and student refunds

Travel and Entertainment Expense Program Management

• Monthly credit card expense processing, including categorization of expenses and ensuring proper expense report approval and receipts are provided.
• Periodic audit of expenses for compliance with CCAD policies

Supplier Profile and Data

• Supplier record maintenance and setup, including W-9 and 1099 forms.
• Support CCAD's contract management processes including matching purchase orders and invoices to contractually agreed terms.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain CCAD's fixed asset roster and depreciation schedule. Work with CCAD's Facilities and IT departments to correctly capture and classify capital expenditures.
• Support CCAD's ongoing prioritization and monitoring of capital expenditure and IT requests.

Other Duties

• Assist CCAD departments with research, corrections or analysis in regards to their fiscal performance as needed
• Preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other routine accounting functions as needed.
• Provide CCAD community training on policies and new financial software tools as needed.
• Support CCAD's project management needs specific to Business Office initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION: This position is full-time, exempt. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. CCAD offers a benefits package including: vacation time, additional paid time off while the college is closed during winter break, sick time accrual, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. CCAD's Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to help CCAD grow with intention into a more inclusive and equitable institution. Learn more at ccad.edu

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

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