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Accounting Specialist II

Council on Aging

Council on Aging

Accounting & Finance
Blue Ash, OH, USA
USD 38,900-46,900 / year
Posted on Oct 22, 2025

Status: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Pay Range: $38,900.00 – $46,900.00 (commensurate with experience)

Work Location: Building/Office based. Must be able to work in the office at least one to two days per week. Will work from home remaining days of the week.

Job Summary:

Responsible for general accounting functions relating to payroll, accounts receivables and payables, account reconciliations, and cost allocations.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage accounts payable operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor and provider payments, expense reports, and check requests in compliance with financial policies.
  • Maintain financial integrity by reviewing, classifying, and recording accounts payable transactions in the Financial Edge system, ensuring proper general ledger coding and adherence to accounting standards.
  • Oversee reconciliation processes including monthly credit card statements, accounts payable ledgers, and aging reports to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
  • Ensure vendor data accuracy by maintaining and updating master records in the ERP system and managing credit applications and adjustments.
  • Administer invoice processing systems, including daily oversight of Paymerang, to facilitate efficient and secure payment workflows.
  • Support regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting annual Unclaimed Funds reports and ensuring adherence to 1099, W-9, and sales tax requirements.
  • Contribute to financial reporting by performing key accounting functions during the month-end close process and supporting audit readiness.

Experience:

  • Associate degree in Accounting required; bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with general ledger activities, preferably using Blackbaud Financial Edge.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including:
    • Contract billing
    • Payroll
    • Cost allocation
    • Grant reporting
    • Experience in a multi-user environment, ideally within a non-profit organization
  • Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis of expenditure accounts.
  • Intermediate proficiency in:
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • Accounting software
    • Database systems

Skills & Abilities:

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish a goal
  • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Work well in a team atmosphere

Benefits:

  • Flexible hours
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Business casual work environment
  • Health, dental and vision care
  • Health savings account
  • 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each calendar year
  • Generous paid time off
  • Pension plan with annual 6% company contribution based on vesting schedule
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • More!