Cost Accountant Jobs in Columbus, OH

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Cost Accountant

Columbus, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Columbus, Ohio. This role combines inventory accounting, cash application, banking support, and reconciliation work while helping maintain accurate cost and transactional records. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge and can work across warehouse, purchasing, and administrative processes with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Partner with warehouse personnel to track inventory activity and ensure related transactions are recorded accurately. • Manage accounting support for product conversions, brokerage activity, and consignment arrangements within the inventory process. • Prepare customer invoices, enter billing information, and apply incoming cash receipts to the appropriate accounts. • Assist with banking activities such as processing payments, posting cash transactions, and completing bank reconciliations. • Perform account reconciliations, compile operational and financial metrics, and maintain organized data tracking for reporting purposes. • Develop working knowledge of purchase settlement processes, including documentation tied to weight, chemistry, conversions, and customer billing records. • Provide backup coverage for administrative tasks such as ordering office supplies, maintaining files, and supporting routine office operations. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to verify supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies affecting cost and settlement records.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Dublin, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Dublin, Ohio. This position focuses on maintaining accurate project records, tracking costs against budgets, and helping project teams understand financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and experience working with project-based financial systems in a construction or similar environment. Responsibilities: • Monitor project financial activity by reviewing budgets, committed costs, billings, and overall performance throughout each engagement. • Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure labor, vendor, and subcontractor expenses are coded correctly to the appropriate projects. • Prepare recurring financial reports that highlight project status, cost trends, revenue activity, and potential budget variances for internal stakeholders. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen cost visibility, and support informed financial decisions. • Process project-related invoicing and revenue entries in alignment with contract terms and established accounting standards. • Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to help ensure complete and reliable financial reporting. • Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounting, including accruals, analysis, and documentation. • Use Deltek and Deltek Vision to manage project accounting data, maintain reporting accuracy, and support efficient financial workflows.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Columbus, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Columbus, Ohio. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage accounting tasks with precision in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly closing activities by preparing, reviewing, and finalizing accounting records within established timelines. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support to ensure complete and reliable financial reporting. • Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to keep balances accurate and current. • Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and address outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders. • Analyze financial data to identify inconsistencies, recommend corrections, and strengthen day-to-day accounting accuracy. • Support reporting needs by organizing documentation and ensuring accounting schedules are complete and audit-ready.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Collections/Accounting Clerk to support the Financial Aid team at a college in Columbus, Ohio. This is a long-term contract position for a detail-oriented individual who can manage student account activity, maintain accurate financial records, and provide responsive service to students with billing and payment questions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on site Monday through Friday and handling a mix of accounting support, reconciliation work, and payment processing tasks. Responsibilities:• Manage collections activity and follow up on outstanding student balances in a timely and consistent manner.• Apply cash receipts and post accounts receivable transactions accurately to maintain current student account records.• Perform general ledger support and complete routine reconciliations to help ensure financial accuracy.• Set up and maintain payment arrangements for students based on established processes and account needs.• Respond to student inquiries regarding account balances, payments, and financial aid-related billing questions.• Enter and update financial data in Excel and internal accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy.• Assist with invoice-related processing and other day-to-day accounting clerical duties as assigned.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a team in Columbus, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity offers a flexible 20-hour workweek, with the option to work either morning or afternoon shifts. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with reconciliations, financial entries, and detailed accounting records while using Excel and accounting software effectively. Responsibilities: • Reconcile account balances and review financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Prepare and post debit and credit entries with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Process invoices and maintain organized records to support timely accounts payable activities. • Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including recording payments and updating customer account information. • Enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets while ensuring completeness and accuracy. • Use Excel to track, analyze, and organize accounting information for reporting and daily operations. • Support routine bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks and help maintain accurate financial documentation.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Grove City, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Grove City, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining accurate transaction records, coordinating invoice and payment activity, and assisting with procurement-related tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, works comfortably with high-volume data, and contributes to efficient, compliant accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Review and enter vendor invoices accurately, ensuring documentation is complete and records are updated on time. • Prepare and process payments while monitoring due dates to support timely disbursements and strong vendor relationships. • Assist with purchasing activities by coordinating procurement records, tracking orders, and validating supporting information. • Perform account reconciliations, including bank and subledger reviews, to identify discrepancies and help resolve issues promptly. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by maintaining organized files and following established accounting procedures. • Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on customer accounts to help manage credit control and improve collections. • Compile routine financial and operational reports by gathering data, checking accuracy, and summarizing key information. • Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and recommending practical changes that strengthen accuracy and workflow compliance. • Help maintain adherence to internal controls, audit expectations, and financial policies across daily accounting activities.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Marysville, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment near Marysville, Ohio. This role is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, maintaining strong control over general ledger activity, and helping leadership evaluate business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines while partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Lead financial planning activities by compiling results, analyzing performance, and presenting business plan updates to management.• Develop and deliver monthly financial reports that clearly explain operating results and key trends.• Maintain operating and capital lease records, ensuring all related general ledger postings are complete and accurate.• Oversee payroll-related accounting entries and verify proper recording within the general ledger.• Reconcile fixed asset balances across systems, coordinate quarterly reviews with department partners, and keep asset records current.• Prepare recurring monthly and quarterly reporting packages, complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules for ledger accounts.• Monitor accounts payable activity by confirming invoice batches, accruals, purchase approval access, and annual 1099 processing are handled accurately and on time.• Coordinate year-end audit activities with external auditors and support annual tax preparation, budget development, labor reporting, and financial studies tied to future business planning.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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