Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of CostQuest Associates by maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with financial reporting, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role is responsible for transactional accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and supporting audits, budgeting, and financial analysis in a fast-paced technology consulting and data products environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Position Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger. Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. Analyze financial transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment and supporting documentation. Process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements, including review for appropriate approvals and coding. Assist with customer invoicing, revenue tracking, accounts receivable monitoring, and collection efforts as needed. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and schedules for departmental and project-based analysis. Support budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial analysis requested by management. Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll-related journal entries. Assist with employee benefit reconciliation. Support accounting and reconciliation of employee benefit plans, 401(k), and ESOP activities and ensure related expenses are properly recorded. Help maintain internal controls and accounting procedures and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Prepare documentation required for external audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other compliance reviews. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial reporting efficiency. Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools. Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Required Skills: 2-5 years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, GAAP, and internal control concepts. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis tools. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Skills: Experience using accounting and ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Business Central is a plus. Experience in a professional services, technology, telecommunications, or consulting environment. Experience with project-based revenue recognition, multi-state sales tax, and payroll accounting. Key Performance Indicators: Timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities. Accuracy of journal entries and reconciliations. Timeliness of accounts payable and accounts receivable processing. Audit readiness and compliance with accounting policies. Effectiveness in identifying and implementing process improvements. Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Working Conditions: Primarily office-based work with extended computer use. Periodic additional hours may be required during month-end close, annual audit activities, and budget preparation cycles. Competitive Salary and Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Bonus Pay and Profit Sharing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) matching Health insurance Company paid Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD insurance Employee assistance program Health savings account Vacation (15 days – increasing with years of service), Sick (6 days) (Days will be adjusted first year, based on date of hire) 10 Paid Holidays Parental leave Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work to Cincinnati, OH 45202. Work Location: A hybrid schedule is an option in Cincinnati, OH 45202. CostQuest Associates (CQA) Who We Are CostQuest Associates is a broadband consulting firm offering a variety of specialized consulting services, GIS data, and application products. Our team utilizes GIS (Geographic Information System) solutions to design, develop, and implement economic models, applications, and geographic data to support the broadband telecommunications ecosystem. We are a small company with a large profile, in constant pursuit of new challenges to expand our competencies. Our customers range from Fortune 100 companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to government departments at the Federal and State levels. While we are proud of our accomplishments, we define ourselves by the courage to always do what’s right and the resolve to leave no stone unturned. CostQuest Associates is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an office in Seattle, Washington, a presence in Washington, D.C., and a network of experts across the US. What We Do CostQuest Associates services government clients and the broadband industry with services related to valuation, appraisal, public policy, engineering cost, and business planning. We excel in custom broadband telecommunication economics work and the creation of niche datasets and applications that enable companies and regulators to make effective, informed decisions, and allocate their capital more efficiently. Clients such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the US Department of Commerce have relied on our expertise to inform policy and regulatory decisions. In addition, our valuation and appraisal services support the tax and merger and acquisition initiatives for large services providers and other providers of broadband services. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability CostQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on any protected basis. If you have a disability and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please let us know. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation to assist you in applying for an open position using our online system or completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any portion of the employment process. Please contact Betsy Thrush at View email address on click.appcast.io if you need an accommodation or other assistance. Visit our website and LinkedIn page to learn more about CostQuest: Website: LinkedIn: #J-18808-Ljbffr CostQuest Associates, LLC