Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Columbus, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including month-end activities, reconciliations, tax support, and financial analysis. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing routine accounting work with project-based assignments and cross-functional communication. Success in this position will require strong Excel skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to identify issues, investigate trends, and support accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries during the month-end close process, beginning with a partial workload and growing into broader ownership over time.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations while helping maintain accuracy across assigned balance sheet and general ledger activity.
• Support corporate tax-related work by organizing documentation, assisting with required filings, and contributing to audit request preparation.
• Review branch-level financial activity to uncover discrepancies, explain unusual patterns, and help communicate findings to operational leadership.
• Manage fixed asset accounting tasks, including tracking activity, maintaining records, and supporting reporting accuracy.
• Use Excel extensively to analyze financial data, organize supporting schedules, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Work within financial platforms and portals such as BillTrust, bank portals, tax systems, Esker, and BlackLine to complete daily accounting responsibilities.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc assignments that support the broader accounting and finance team.• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Background supporting corporate tax processes and assisting with audit documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to work efficiently in spreadsheets and analyze financial data.
• Knowledge of bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and core financial reporting practices.
• Ability to identify variances, research issues, and communicate financial observations clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with accounting and payment platforms such as BlackLine, BillTrust, Esker, bank portals, or similar tools is preferred.