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Staff Accountant

Job Category: Payroll

Requisition Number: STAFF005358

Posted: August 25, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Columbus, OH 43219, USA

Description

Reports To: Controller

Summary: The Staff Accountant works under the direction of the Controller, helping maintain general ledger accounts and other activities to produce financial statements for seven companies housed at our Columbus Corporate Location. The position will be responsible for daily accounting tasks and month-end close to include account reconciliations and preparing journal entries. This team member will also assist with the year-end close process, as well as annual/semiannual audits.

Primary Functions:

  • Assisting the Controller in carrying out any and all functions of the Accounting department
  • Prepare general journal entries to numerous registers and logs
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
  • Other duties, as assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • At least 1 - 3 years of previous experience in a related role
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP
  • Highly detail-oriented and analytical
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, as well as strong skills in other Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with accounting software QuickBooks experience is a plus
  • Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Must be flexible and capable of reprioritizing duties as time-sensitive tasks arise.

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