Senior Accounting Specialist

Senior Accounting Specialist – Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Cincinnati, OH Are you detail‑oriented, organized, and skilled at keeping financial processes running smoothly? Do you enjoy processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting accurate, timely payments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Accounting Specialist! Job Summary Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist who will support the organization’s financial operations by maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring timely processing of transactions, and contributing to month‑end and year‑end closing activities. The role oversees key functions within accounts payable, purchasing, billing and general accounting while upholding the organization’s mission, values and commitment to operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Reflect Clovernook’s mission, vision and core values in daily interactions with consumers, staff, and all internal and external constituencies. Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, coding, authorization and timely payment processing. Process purchase orders, receiving documents and vendor inquiries while supporting inventory‑related accounting tasks. Prepare customer invoices and maintain organized billing and receivable files. Process bi‑weekly payroll. Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to petty cash, credit‑card activity and inventory records. Administer company credit cards and prepare related documentation and monthly reconciliation. Prepare and file sales and use tax returns in accordance with regulatory requirements. Support month‑end closing activities through journal entries, reconciliations and reporting. Support the development function by monitoring grant expenditures against budgets and preparing financial reports. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate’s degree in accounting or business. Strong accounts payable, billing and accounts receivable experience or related experience. Strong communication skills, ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/M/F/D/V). #J-18808-Ljbffr