Accountant

LocationCleveland, OH

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted1d ago

Finance & Administration

Quick answer

The Cleveland Foundation is hiring a full-time Accountant (Cleveland, OH) paying $58,000 - $71,500 annually to support financial operations and philanthropic asset stewardship.

Role: Accountant
Organization: The Cleveland Foundation
Location: Cleveland, OH
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Compensation: $58,000 - $71,500 Annually
Category: Finance & Administration

The role

The accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Cleveland Foundation’s financial operations and philanthropic asset stewardship. This position supports accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and transaction processing activities related to gifts, grants, donor funds, spending policy, administrative fees, cash receipts, fixed assets, custodian bank transactions, outside investment managers, and audit confirmations.

What you'll do

Process and record gifts, pledge payments, and other donor transactions accurately and promptly
Calculate, review, and record spending policy allocations and administrative fees
Post cash receipts and reconcile activity to bank records and general ledger accounts
Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and amortization
Record and reconcile investment transactions, including capital calls, distributions, manager fees, and valuation updates
Support preparation, review, and reconciliation of donor statements and related fund-level reporting

What it takes

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Working knowledge of GAAP, fund and grants accounting, and core processes
CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification
Experience working in a community foundation, nonprofit organization, university endowment, financial institution, or similar environment

What you'll bring

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systemsAbility to work accurately with large volumes of detailed transactional dataWorking knowledge of GAAPfund and grants accountingand core processes including account reconciliationsjournal entries

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Cleveland, OH.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $58,000 - $71,500 annually.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

How do I apply?

To apply, visit the job posting page and follow the instructions provided.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Cleveland Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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