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14 results for Cost Accountant in Cincinnati, OH

Staff Accountant
  • Dayton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) team in the Dayton area. As an FTEP, you will be a full-time employee of Robert Half and support clients on a variety of accounting engagements. This unique opportunity offers the stability of full-time employment while allowing you to expand your experience across different organizations, industries, accounting systems, and projects. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Perform general accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Complete account and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Support payroll-related accounting functions</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Work within various ERP and accounting systems</li><li>Support interim accounting needs, special projects, and process improvements</li><li>Adapt quickly to different client environments, systems, and priorities </li></ul>
  • 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 45000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a permanent, detail-oriented team supporting a range of client accounting needs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to core financial operations across varied environments while building broad experience in day-to-day accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily payables and receivables activity, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and processed on schedule.<br>• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain an accurate general ledger.<br>• Contribute to monthly and annual close processes by organizing financial data, reviewing account activity, and resolving open items.<br>• Maintain reliable accounting records by monitoring data quality and correcting inconsistencies when identified.<br>• Support billing operations, invoice generation, cash posting, and expense monitoring to keep financial activity current and traceable.<br>• Investigate variances and accounting issues, then recommend or implement appropriate corrections in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with payroll-related accounting and reporting responsibilities when business needs require additional support.<br>• Produce financial and operational reports that help management evaluate performance and make informed decisions.<br>• Uphold internal controls, accounting policies, and procedural standards while assisting with audit requests and special assignments.
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Miamisburg, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>*Robert Half Exclusive &amp; HYBRID*</p><p>**For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or call 937/637-7759**</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a growing ESOP company is seeking a Staff Accountant due to growth. Out client has an amazing culture, top notch benefits package, lucrative compensation package (base + bonus+ ESOP) and room for growth!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Assist with the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements</li><li>Manage the full-cycle Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payments</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and maintain accurate vendor records</li><li>Assist with sales and use tax reporting and compliance</li><li>Prepare and process customer billing</li><li>Reconcile employee credit card statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage employee travel and expense reporting and reimbursements</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, and other general accounting functions</li><li>Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Plant Accountant
  • Lebanon, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Plant Accountant to support financial and payroll operations at our manufacturing facility in Ohio. This role combines plant-level accounting, accounts payable, and hourly payroll administration while helping ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and timely month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound analytical ability, and experience working across accounting and payroll processes in a fast-paced production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day plant accounting activities, including invoice handling, payable processing, and support for routine financial transactions.<br>• Prepare month-end accrual details for outstanding liabilities and coordinate required information with the corporate finance team.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate unusual account activity, and resolve billing or payment issues with suppliers.<br>• Administer payroll and timekeeping for hourly employees, including overtime review, deductions, taxes, benefit-related updates, and backup payroll support as needed.<br>• Respond to questions related to wage garnishments, review contract labor timesheets for accuracy, and maintain employee schedules and supervisor assignments within the timekeeping system.<br>• Complete monthly sales and use tax filings and assist with standard close entries and other period-end accounting tasks.<br>• Analyze labor, material, and scrap variances against standards, then communicate findings and concerns to appropriate operational partners.<br>• Review non-capital plant requisitions for coding accuracy, track open purchase commitments and spending, and route requests to designated approvers.<br>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, submit journal entry requests within established deadlines, and research budget-to-actual variances to identify root causes and correct miscoded expenses.<br>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to annual budgeting and monthly forecasting efforts to support plant leadership decision-making.
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a range of accounting and finance initiatives in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, strengthen core accounting operations, and work across diverse client environments. The ideal candidate brings solid close-process experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt quickly while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results.<br>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving variances promptly.<br>• Support the preparation of financial reports and assist with the delivery of accurate financial statements.<br>• Contribute to day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll support as needed.<br>• Partner with stakeholders on special accounting assignments and other ad hoc financial projects.<br>• Analyze accounting data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.<br>• Utilize accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet tools to manage financial information efficiently across engagements.
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Dayton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a Manufacturing client in Dayton, OH. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step in quickly, manage core close activities, and provide strong financial oversight in a hybrid work environment. The position supports the Controller directly and offers the opportunity to contribute immediately across critical accounting operations while the organization evaluates longer-term staffing needs. This role is expected to be an interim role through mid January, but there is potential for contract to hire if it&#39;s a good fit long term.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle from start to finish, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Examine profit and loss statements and balance sheet activity to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and complete reconciliations for general ledger accounts, cash activity, and bank accounts on a timely basis.</p><p>• Maintain journal entries and supporting documentation to uphold the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Oversee balance sheet account analysis and follow through on outstanding reconciling items.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation and submission of sales tax filings in compliance with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Partner directly with the Controller to support day-to-day accounting priorities and maintain continuity within the finance function.</p><p>• Contribute to a smooth transition of accounting responsibilities by stepping into key senior-level duties with minimal ramp-up.</p><p>• Work effectively in a hybrid schedule, collaborating onsite and remotely as business needs require.</p>
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Dayton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Talent Solutions has partnered with local companies to fill ongoing opportunities for Financial Analyst positions. To be considered for upcoming Financial Analyst opportunities, please apply online, then reach out to our talent manager team at (937) 224-0600.</p><ul><li>Analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts, and budget-to-actual comparisons.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Prepare variance analyses and explain key drivers impacting results.</li><li>Develop financial models to support business decisions and strategic planning. </li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities.</li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.</li><li>Track key performance indicators and prepare dashboards or management reports.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy and maintain supporting documentation for financial analyses.</li><li>Support process improvements related to reporting, planning, and financial controls.</li><li>Strong experience using an ERP system and accounting software. </li></ul>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Coordinator
  • Miamisburg, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 20.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support invoice processing and day-to-day payables activities for a team based in Miamisburg, Ohio. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across departments and with external vendors. The person in this role will help maintain accurate payment records, address invoice and purchase order issues, and provide dependable clerical support as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices, assign the proper accounting codes, and match them to purchase orders before submitting them for payment. </p><p>• Verify that each invoice includes the required approvals and follow up with internal teams when additional authorization is needed.</p><p>• Work with departments across the organization to resolve pricing, quantity, or purchase order inconsistencies that may delay payment.</p><p>• Respond to vendor questions, gather supporting documents, and assist with account reconciliation to keep records accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial documentation by scanning, copying, filing, and retrieving records when requested.</p><p>• Apply established accounts payable procedures and general accounting practices to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.</p><p>• Support routine administrative and clerical tasks that contribute to efficient operation of the accounts payable function.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 48000 - 56000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a reliable Accounting Clerk to join a manufacturing organization and provide day-to-day support across core accounting activities. This position contributes to accurate financial operations by handling transaction processing, maintaining organized records, and assisting with billing, payment tracking, and payroll-related support. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail, comfortable working with accounting systems and Excel, and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and vendors.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter and process vendor and customer financial transactions with accuracy, ensuring records are updated promptly in the accounting system.</p><p>• Review invoices and related job documentation, recording billing details correctly and supporting accurate cost tracking.</p><p>• Respond to customer questions regarding invoicing, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on payment activity as needed.</p><p>• Keep customer account files current and well organized, including documentation tied to tax exemption status and billing requirements.</p><p>• Verify expense reports and company card purchases against receipts, then assign costs to the appropriate general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and organize completed job cost files for retention and storage in accordance with internal recordkeeping practices.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for timekeeping-related tasks to help maintain continuity in payroll support processes.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end and year-end accounting activities by helping reconcile records and complete closing-related tasks.</p><p>• Maintain clear communication with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to support efficient resolution of accounting matters.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Blue Ash, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a banking organization in Blue Ash, Ohio on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations by handling payment-related activities, assisting with cash transactions, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with invoice processing, reconciliations, and administrative accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review equipment funding payables and prepare disbursements for approval<br>• Support cash management functions by coordinating wire setup and helping track daily banking activity<br>• Assist with account reconciliation work, including balancing bank records and general ledger entries<br>• Compile and organize financial data to help produce recurring accounting and operational reports<br>• Perform data entry related to invoices, payments, and account activity with a high degree of accuracy<br>• Provide clerical and administrative support for the accounting team as needed<br>• Help maintain organized records and documentation for payment and reconciliation activities
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Blue Ash, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Blue Ash, Ohio. This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume transactional work with accuracy. The ideal candidate will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while maintaining reliable records and helping keep accounting processes running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Record incoming customer payments and apply transactions correctly to accounts to maintain up-to-date receivable balances.</p><p>• Enter financial data into accounting systems with close attention to completeness, accuracy, and consistency.</p><p>• Use D365 to maintain records, review account activity, and support routine accounting tasks.</p><p>• Reconcile invoices, payment details, and account information to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and customers to address billing questions, payment issues, and account updates.</p><p>• Organize accounting documentation and maintain files that support audit readiness and internal recordkeeping.</p><p>• Assist with invoice processing workflows and provide administrative support for ongoing accounting operations.</p>
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Fairfield, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a hands-on Sr. Accountant to support a short-term Contract assignment in Fairfield, Ohio. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who thrives in detailed, data-intensive work and can partner closely with an existing team without direct supervisory responsibility. The position will focus on resolving backlog items, supporting audit-related inventory analysis, and producing accurate accounting data across multiple locations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed accounting work to help clear outstanding reconciliations, schedules, and reporting items within a compressed project timeline.</p><p>• Analyze large Excel data sets with tens of thousands of records to identify account activity, validate balances, and support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Review historical transactions to determine proper classification of accruals and prepaid expenses as of required reporting dates.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger review, and account reconciliation support.</p><p>• Provide audit support by researching inventory-related items and preparing documentation needed for financial statement review procedures.</p><p>• Gather and organize sales and payroll information by state to assist with tax return preparation and related reporting needs.</p><p>• Work collaboratively with the accounting team as an individual contributor, taking ownership of assigned deliverables and follow-up analysis.</p><p>• Use accounting systems and tools, including Excel and QuickBooks when applicable, to extract data, validate records, and prepare summaries across 19 locations.</p>
  • 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
Senior Staff Accountant
  • Dayton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with local businesses to fill contract opportunities for Senior Staff Accountants.  To be considered for ongoing opportunities, please apply first, then contact our finance and accounting talent managers at (937) 224-8326     </p><p>Senior Staff Accountants are responsible for:</p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in adherence to GAAP.</li><li>Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and liabilities, ensuring proper ledger-to-subledger alignment.</li><li>Prepare and post complex journal entries (e.g., depreciation, accruals, adjustments) to maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Manage the fixed asset ledger, overseeing asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits by organizing requested financial documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li><li>Implement process improvements for reconciliation of workflows </li></ul>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Pricing Analytics Manager
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Pricing Analytics Manager to support data-driven decisions across product assortment, pricing, and profitability initiatives for a retail organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with leaders in product, sales, finance, inventory planning, and operations to turn complex data into practical recommendations that strengthen margins, improve customer value, and guide business strategy. The role also contributes to reporting modernization through Power BI development, automation, and the evaluation of AI-enabled analytical solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive analysis that informs assortment planning, category performance reviews, and supplier discussions to improve product mix decisions.</p><p>• Build performance scorecards and business metrics that highlight lifecycle trends, expansion opportunities, and items that may be candidates for rationalization.</p><p>• Evaluate pricing outcomes and margin performance across customers, categories, suppliers, and sales channels, then translate findings into recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare analytical support for bids, contracts, promotions, and other pricing decisions by developing business cases grounded in financial impact.</p><p>• Design, enhance, and maintain Power BI dashboards and executive reporting tools that increase visibility into key business performance indicators.</p><p>• Streamline recurring reporting activities through automation and improve access to self-service analytics for cross-functional stakeholders.</p><p>• Explore practical applications of AI and predictive analytics to strengthen forecasting, decision support, and overall productivity.</p><p>• Present insights, trends, and recommendations to leadership teams in a clear and business-focused manner.</p><p>• Partner with product management, finance, sales, and operations on strategic projects, business reviews, and profitability initiatives.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z