Accountant - Entry Level
We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions while contributing to the organization’s financial operations. The role is 100% on-site and requires a proactive individual eager to handle various accounting tasks in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform daily bank reconciliations for over 200 accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.<br>• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes to support smooth financial operations.<br>• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure consistency and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by providing accurate data and documentation.<br>• Collaborate with team members to identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows.<br>• Maintain detailed and organized financial records for auditing and reporting purposes.<br>• Provide assistance with other accounting projects as needed, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.<br>• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and managing high volumes of accounts is highly desirable.<br>• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.<br>• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with accuracy under tight deadlines.<br>• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.<br>• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.<br>• Strong communication and teamwork abilities for collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
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- Cleveland, OH
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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18.21 - 21.09 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions while contributing to the organization’s financial operations. The role is 100% on-site and requires a proactive individual eager to handle various accounting tasks in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform daily bank reconciliations for over 200 accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.<br>• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes to support smooth financial operations.<br>• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure consistency and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by providing accurate data and documentation.<br>• Collaborate with team members to identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows.<br>• Maintain detailed and organized financial records for auditing and reporting purposes.<br>• Provide assistance with other accounting projects as needed, ensuring deadlines are met.
- 2025-10-28T14:49:07Z