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PrideStaff is hiring: Staff Accountant in Columbus

PrideStaff, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Staff Accountant (Temporary With Potential For Long-Term)

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team on a temporary basis, with the strong possibility of this role transitioning into a long-term position. This is an excellent opportunity to help us catch up on a backlog of critical accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Accountant, you will be instrumental in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting our reporting processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • General Ledger (GL) Maintenance: Preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling GL accounts, and assisting with efficient month-end and year-end close procedures.

  • Bank & Account Reconciliations: Performing thorough reconciliations of bank statements, credit card accounts, and intercompany accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy.

  • Financial Reporting Support: Contributing to the preparation of essential internal financial statements and reports for management, providing valuable insights.

  • Audit & Compliance Assistance: Gathering necessary documentation for audits and actively helping to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other relevant accounting standards.

  • Fixed Assets: Tracking asset additions, disposals, and calculating depreciation to maintain accurate records.

Skills & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (required).

  • 03+ years of accounting experience, with the ability to handle responsibilities ranging from entry-level tasks to more complex Staff Accountant II duties.

  • Proficiency in accounting software, with experience in platforms like QuickBooks. Familiarity with McLeod would be a significant advantage.

  • Strong Excel skills, including the ability to confidently use pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions for data analysis and reporting.

  • A solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial data.

If you're a dedicated accounting professional looking for an impactful temporary role that could evolve into a long-term career, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $24.00 - $30.00