Job Details
Job Location
United Way of Central Ohio - Columbus, OH
Description
Reports To:
Finance Director
Date of update:
June 2024
FSLA Classification:
Exempt
Budgeted Salary Range:
$45,000 - $50,000 annually, based on a 37.5-hour work week, dependent on background and experience.
Benefits Offerings:

• Hybrid work model approach combining in-office work and remote work
• Flexible daily hours (available year-round)
• Summer hours (offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• 15 vacation days earned annually
• 11 paid holidays annually
• One personal day annually
• Seven sick days earned annually (14 days earned the 2nd year)
• Tuition reimbursement (subject to budget availability)
• Medical and dental insurance (employee pays 20% of premium)
• Vision insurance (employee pays 100% of premium)
• Short-term disability insurance (employee pays 50% of premium)
• Medical & dependent care flexible spending account
• Long term disability and term life insurance (employer pays 100% of premium)
• 401K plan with up to a 3% match and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible/participating employees after 1 year of service
• Business casual dress code policy
• Free parking

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 60 employees. Serve as contact for United Way staff regarding payroll issues and questions.
• Prepare payroll, benefit and other journal entries and prepare related account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries for fiscal agent payroll and benefits
• Maintain agency group unemployment reporting, including reconciling monthly agency statements, recording agency deposits, and ensuring timely payments to ODJFS.
• Prepare and/or review financial reports for assigned grant programs, coordinate and confirm appropriate supporting documentation to meet grant requirements
• Serve as back-up for accounts payable processing as needed.
• Responsible for various other assigned account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, general accounting transactions and preparation of internal financial reports.
• Collaborate with staff in all departments, as well as donors, volunteers, vendors, agencies and independent auditors

Ot her:

• Responsible for supporting the achievement of United Way's mission and strategy goals.
• Responsible for supporting United Way's culture of excellence through adherence to the Culture Pillars.
• Responsible for integrating equity and inclusion into daily work and contributing to the advancement of United Way's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dashboard.

Qualifications
Job Qualifications:

• Thorough appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, diversity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to inclusively interact with diverse audiences.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of diverse communities, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
• An understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and work in partnership with diverse staff, donors, partners and vendors.
• Positive interpersonal/communications skills and ability to use sound judgment and be self-directed.
• Strong computer skills are required using Microsoft Office 365; familiar with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong knowledge of computer accounting and advanced knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to independently problem solve.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers within and across departments and functions.
• Ability to creatively troubleshoot, thrive under pressure, and accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude, flexibility to re-prioritize, multi-task, and switch tasks fluidly.
• Ability to consistently adhere to inter-departmental, volunteer and constituent service standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and support for United Way Mission, Vision, Pillars, Service Standards, Confidentiality Standards, and Policies and Procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Mission Focused: Start with the community in mind.
• Job Knowledge: Works to build a culture of excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Walk in someone else's shoes and have their back.
• Results Driven: Adopt a mindset of continual change and innovation.
• Relationship-Oriented: Reconcile differences to maintain harmony.
• Accountability: Holding ourselves and others accountable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises interns as needed.
Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with the planning, scheduling, directing and monitoring intern work.
• Assist with training interns.
• Maintain regular communication, addressing complaints/concerns and resolving issues that arise

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected Work Hours:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible daily hours may be available year-round. Daily work schedule and any flextime hours must be approved by the department head.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position except for occasional training opportunities.
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least two years of experience in payroll required.
• Associate degree in accounting or business-related field is preferred.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
United Way is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Race and Equity Statement
United Way of Central Ohio is committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.
COVID-19
Initial COVID-19 vaccination is required for this role. Proof of record will be requested during the onboarding process.
Listing Details

• Job Posting Date: June 24, 2024
• Application Deadline: July 15, 2024

Please submit your resume & cover letter no later than the application deadline to the following URL address: https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/careers/
Please Note: Applicants will receive a message after successfully completing the online application process. If a message is not received, then the application was not successfully completed.