Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

A growing Columbus-area organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity. This position will play a key role in supporting month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who can quickly integrate into a team environment and contribute immediately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial statements and investigate variances.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.