Accountant

The Cleveland Institute of Art invites applications for the full-time position of Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for the preparation of various financial analyses, reports and the monitoring of financial performance against the goals of the Institute.  This role will provide support for the accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable and student/accounts receivable functions. A great candidate will have strong attention to detail, organization and project management skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere, and the ability to manage a flexible schedule.

The successful candidate will prepare daily and /or periodic reconciliations and analysis of ancillary systems such as VEEZI, SHOPIFY, WINDCAVE, FANDAGO, etc, prepare and perform financial forecasting, operational metrics tracking and cost analysis of current and proposed income and operating costs.  Analyze activity to facilitate decision making and planning, assist in managing myCIA and the Jenzabar database for Business Affairs functions.

Create online forms related to operations within Business Affairs and for use by the CIA Community.   In addition, they will serve as a resource for and assist other departments within CIA with preparation of Requests for Proposals and analysis of the results.  Create custom reports as necessary and as requested by the Chief Financial Officer and Controller using INFOMAKER and other software and or reporting tools and assist with the preparation of necessary schedules and analysis for the annual audit.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The Accountant will use programs such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Word), Jenzabar, INFOMAKER, and other software and/or accounting reporting tools. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and FASB requirements is required.  Knowledge of accounting software, local area network software, spreadsheet, and word processing software. Working knowledge of an ERP system and the ability to extract data from the ERP system and manipulate in offline environments such as Excel or Access to create meaningful accounting reports.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized or underrepresented in art and higher education and who will contribute to the breadth and diversity of our community.

This is a full-time non-exempt position.  Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Cleveland Institute of Art offers a benefit package including; vacation, sick, personal time accrual as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break; health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

The Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators.  With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. Students choose from 13 majors and live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as the “Best Arts District” in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design.  Visit our website at: www.cia.edu

Please direct any questions regarding this notice to Human Resources at hr@cia.edu.