Sr. Accountant
<p>Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their accounting team. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in <strong>general ledger accounting, high-volume account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting support</strong>. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while managing complex reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform <strong>heavy account reconciliations</strong>, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed asset accounts</li><li>Prepare, review, and post <strong>journal entries</strong> with appropriate supporting documentation</li><li>Maintain and analyze the <strong>general ledger</strong> to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded</li><li>Lead or support the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> process</li><li>Investigate, research, and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and account variances in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare detailed <strong>account analyses</strong>, schedules, and rollforwards for key balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Assist with preparation of <strong>internal financial reports</strong> and supporting schedules</li><li>Support external and internal audits by preparing requested documentation and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operations teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements related to reconciliations, close procedures, and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Assist with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Accounting, Finance, or related field</strong></li><li><strong>4+ years of progressive accounting experience</strong>, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment</li><li>Strong experience with <strong>high-volume reconciliations</strong>, <strong>general ledger activity</strong>, and <strong>month-end close</strong></li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>accrual accounting</strong> and financial statement preparation</li><li>Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses</li><li>Advanced proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong>, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large data set analysis</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as <strong>SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, Workday, or similar</strong> preferred </li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>CPA or CPA-track preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Background</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a mid-size or large company environment</li><li>Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned accounts</li><li>Proven success in identifying process improvement opportunities within accounting operations</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Cincinnati, OH
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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72000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their accounting team. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in <strong>general ledger accounting, high-volume account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting support</strong>. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while managing complex reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform <strong>heavy account reconciliations</strong>, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed asset accounts</li><li>Prepare, review, and post <strong>journal entries</strong> with appropriate supporting documentation</li><li>Maintain and analyze the <strong>general ledger</strong> to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded</li><li>Lead or support the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> process</li><li>Investigate, research, and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and account variances in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare detailed <strong>account analyses</strong>, schedules, and rollforwards for key balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Assist with preparation of <strong>internal financial reports</strong> and supporting schedules</li><li>Support external and internal audits by preparing requested documentation and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operations teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements related to reconciliations, close procedures, and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Assist with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z