Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Grove City, Ohio

Employment Type: Full Time

Who We Are: The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association was founded in 1953. The mission of the OHHA is to preserve, protect, promote, and serve the entire Standardbred industry in Ohio and beyond.

Job Overview:

Are you a high-performing accounting professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving financial excellence? Do you have the expertise and leadership skills to elevate our accounting to the next level. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, a deep understanding of financial regulations, and the ability to manage complex accounting tasks while mentoring junior staff. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing financial statements, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting decision-making at the organizational level.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Association’s Executive Director, Benefits Administrator, and office staff. The role will have a comprehensive range of responsibilities including:

• Manage and oversee comprehensive inter-company accounting functions.
• Prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and adhere to best practices.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Provide financial oversight, prepare, and present accurate financial statements, reports, and analysis for the Board of Directors
• Manage relationships and communications with financial institutions, external auditors, and other association partners.
• Oversee the production of financial statements, tax documents, and other financial regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to financial and actuarial, administrative tax, and investment performance.
• Assist with Association’s Health and Retirement plan.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred. Non-profit experience is helpful, but not required.

·       Candidate will have 5-7 years of experience including accounting\finance and tax knowledge.

·       Experience working closely with an organization’s leadership in identifying strategies, best practices, and policies.

·       Exceptional and interpersonal skills and will be confident and effective at communicating across all levels of the organization as well as presenting to the Board of Directors.

·       Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Desktop and Online) and Microsoft Excel with knowledge of third-party integration tools.

·       Experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.

·       Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive process improvements.

Benefits:

·      Competitive benefits package including: Paid medical insurance, retirement plan, vacation, and sick leave.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter outlining your relevant experience in senior accounting roles, and salary requirements to oadmin@ohha.com.