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8 results for Cost Accountant in Columbus, OH

Staff Accountant

Blacklick, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Blacklick, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key reconciliations, and contributing to a smooth monthly close process. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and improving accounting workflows. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activity by recording general ledger transactions and maintaining complete supporting records. • Review financial information for accuracy and investigate inconsistencies to ensure reliable reporting. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts, following up on outstanding items as needed. • Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and helping finalize account balances on schedule. • Support payroll-related accounting and monitor employee expense activity to maintain accurate entries. • Assist with sales tax reporting and help maintain compliance with applicable filing requirements. • Organize financial documentation and prepare schedules requested for internal and external audit support. • Partner with colleagues across departments to resolve accounting issues and strengthen day-to-day processes. • Help identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve operational efficiency while following company policies and internal standards.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Albany, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for manufacturing facilities in New Albany, Ohio. This role will oversee period-end activities, analyze financial performance, and help maintain accurate reporting across balance sheet and income statement accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with auditors and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Prepare financial reports for assigned plant operations and explain account movements and balance sheet fluctuations to management. • Lead month-end close activities, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and deadlines are consistently met. • Perform detailed comparisons between budgeted results and actual performance, highlighting key drivers behind variances. • Complete account reconciliations across multiple areas, including cash and other general ledger balances, and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Reconcile bank activity and investigate unusual items to maintain accuracy in cash reporting. • Partner with external auditors and support internal control processes by providing documentation and responding to audit-related questions. • Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm transactions are properly recorded and aligned with accounting standards. • Manage inventory-related accounting and fixed asset capitalization, ensuring transactions are classified correctly and supported by appropriate records.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a printing and publishing organization in Columbus, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a highly organized individual who can maintain accurate financial records, manage close activities, and strengthen balance sheet integrity. The role will partner with finance stakeholders to ensure timely reporting, reliable reconciliations, and consistent general ledger oversight. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy. • Prepare and post journal entries supported by clear documentation and appropriate financial analysis. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, correcting discrepancies, and preserving the integrity of financial data. • Complete account reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate variances to resolve outstanding items promptly. • Perform bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying exceptions, and following through on open issues. • Support financial reporting needs by organizing accounting data and assisting with the preparation of period-end deliverables. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, clarify accounting treatment, and improve the efficiency of routine processes. • Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting records, reconciliation activity, and reporting tasks related to daily and period-end operations.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Columbus, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial planning, reporting, and core accounting activities in Columbus, Ohio. This role contributes to budgeting and forecasting efforts, helps ensure accurate monthly billing and reconciliations, and partners with multiple departments to maintain reliable financial data. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines while supporting audits and financial statement preparation. Responsibilities: • Support the development and maintenance of budgeting, forecasting, and financial projection models by gathering input from internal teams and incorporating updates as business needs change. • Coordinate requests for financial information across departments, compile submitted data, and communicate timeline expectations and follow-up items to stakeholders. • Contribute to the monthly wholesale power billing process by preparing supporting data, working closely with market operations and transmission partners, and helping ensure timely and accurate invoicing. • Collaborate with accounting colleagues and technical resources to improve billing-related data collection and reporting outputs. • Partner with the load management team to monitor inventory activity, reconcile related accounts, and maintain accurate records for fixed assets and member reimbursement transactions. • Participate in month-end accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and completing account reconciliations. • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and perform analysis to explain results, trends, and variances for company leadership. • Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor questions, and provide supporting analysis and recommendations during the annual audit process. • Carry out additional accounting and financial duties as needed to support department objectives.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Lewis Center, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Lewis Center, Ohio. This role focuses on turning financial and sales data into meaningful insights that support planning, performance evaluation, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will contribute to reporting, forecasting, and profitability analysis while helping strengthen financial processes through improved tools and automation. Responsibilities: • Develop and share recurring profit and loss reports each month, highlighting key performance drivers and explaining differences against budget, forecast, and prior-year results. • Review customer sales activity to calculate monthly accruals and prepare supporting journal entry inputs for selected accounts, including royalty and seller-related expenses. • Contribute to the yearly budgeting cycle, quarterly outlook updates, and longer-term financial planning activities. • Work closely with Sales teams to evaluate margin performance for existing business and assess profitability considerations for prospective customers. • Examine operating cost categories such as labor and freight to uncover patterns, explain changes, and identify areas for efficiency gains. • Prepare on-demand financial reviews, support business case development, and assist with cross-functional projects that require analytical insight. • Help enhance reporting workflows and planning processes by supporting automation efforts and building capability with Power BI and related reporting tools.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Worthington, OH
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent role. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating financial data into practical insights, supporting budgeting activities, and improving reporting accuracy across core accounting functions. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to both recurring financial operations and project-based analysis in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Develop annual budget materials and support forecasting activities by analyzing trends, assumptions, and business performance. • Prepare financial reports related to Medicaid and Medicare programs, ensuring data is organized accurately and submitted on schedule. • Perform detailed variance reviews and ad hoc analysis to explain results, highlight risks, and identify opportunities for improvement. • Create projections and financial models that help leadership evaluate performance and plan for upcoming business needs. • Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records. • Record and review journal entries in alignment with general ledger activity and established accounting practices. • Use data mining and analytical techniques to interpret large data sets and deliver meaningful financial insights. • Contribute to special projects by gathering financial information, evaluating outcomes, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a team based in Columbus, Ohio. This long-term contract position is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a range of accounting support tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping ensure smooth cash flow through dependable accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation work. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare timely payments while maintaining accurate payable records.• Record incoming customer payments, update account balances, and follow up on outstanding receivables as needed.• Maintain financial data in QuickBooks and ensure entries are posted correctly and consistently.• Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and resolve variances promptly.• Assist with routine bookkeeping activities, including journal entries, account updates, and transaction tracking.• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness before submitting reports or closing periodic records.• Support the organization of accounting files and documentation to improve audit readiness and record retention.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to answer billing or payment questions and help resolve account-related issues.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Tax Analyst Basic (1-3 years)

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Analyst to support tax operations and financial reporting activities in Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an early-career candidate who can manage data accurately, communicate effectively, and contribute to compliance-focused processes. The role will involve research, documentation review, reconciliations, and spreadsheet-based analysis to help maintain organized and timely tax-related records. Responsibilities: • Maintain tax-related records, enter data accurately, and update spreadsheets used for tracking filings, notices, and supporting documentation. • Review financial information and source documents to identify discrepancies, support account reconciliation activities, and improve reporting accuracy. • Assist with the preparation of tax workpapers, compliance documentation, and audit support materials in accordance with established procedures. • Research tax notices, entity information, and account activity to help resolve issues and ensure complete and current records. • Create and update Excel-based reports for internal stakeholders, summarizing findings, deadlines, and outstanding items. • Coordinate calendars, monitor due dates, and help prioritize tasks to support timely completion of recurring tax and finance activities. • Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to gather information, clarify documentation, and support issue resolution. • Perform clerical and administrative support duties related to tax accounting, reporting, and general ledger review as needed.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z