Accountant

Date Posted	November 18, 2025
Industry	General Accounting
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified
Website	https://www.cotc.edu/

Description:

Education:

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting or finance-related work, including accounts payable or general ledger functions.

Experience with three-way match processes, voucher entry, and financial reconciliations.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Experience with enterprise financial systems (such as Ellucian Colleague, Workday, or PeopleSoft) or comparable accounting software.

Knowledge:

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Familiarity with fixed asset tracking, purchase order management, and 1099 reporting requirements.

Abilities:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial data.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience in a college, university, or public-sector accounting environment.

Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or similar higher-education financial systems.

Familiarity with state or grant-funded accounting processes and IRS 1099 reporting procedures.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple accounting functions for dual institutions.

Summary of Duties:

The accountant serves both Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, providing comprehensive accounting support with a focus on accounts payable and general ledger functions. Responsibilities include processing all accounts payable transactions through a three-way match system, vouchering, and managing direct deposit and check runs. The position prepares month-end voucher reports, reconciles and processes travel reimbursements, monitors and cleans up purchase orders, and creates journal entries as needed.

Location: Newark

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm

Closing Date: 12/01/2025

Open Until Filled: No

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https://jobs.cotc.edu/postings/5799