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11 results for Entry Level Accountant in Columbus, OH

Accounting Clerk
  • Columbus, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare timely payments while maintaining accurate payable records.</p><p>• Record incoming customer payments, update account balances, and follow up on outstanding receivables as needed.</p><p>• Maintain financial data in QuickBooks and ensure entries are posted correctly and consistently.</p><p>• Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and resolve variances promptly.</p><p>• Assist with routine bookkeeping activities, including journal entries, account updates, and transaction tracking.</p><p>• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness before submitting reports or closing periodic records.</p><p>• Support the organization of accounting files and documentation to improve audit readiness and record retention.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to answer billing or payment questions and help resolve account-related issues.</p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • New Albany, OH
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare financial reports for assigned plant operations and explain account movements and balance sheet fluctuations to management.<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Perform detailed comparisons between budgeted results and actual performance, highlighting key drivers behind variances.<br>• Complete account reconciliations across multiple areas, including cash and other general ledger balances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and investigate unusual items to maintain accuracy in cash reporting.<br>• Partner with external auditors and support internal control processes by providing documentation and responding to audit-related questions.<br>• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm transactions are properly recorded and aligned with accounting standards.<br>• 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
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries supported by clear documentation and appropriate financial analysis.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, correcting discrepancies, and preserving the integrity of financial data.<br>• Complete account reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate variances to resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying exceptions, and following through on open issues.<br>• Support financial reporting needs by organizing accounting data and assisting with the preparation of period-end deliverables.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, clarify accounting treatment, and improve the efficiency of routine processes.<br>• 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
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Coordinate requests for financial information across departments, compile submitted data, and communicate timeline expectations and follow-up items to stakeholders.<br>• 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.<br>• Collaborate with accounting colleagues and technical resources to improve billing-related data collection and reporting outputs.<br>• Partner with the load management team to monitor inventory activity, reconcile related accounts, and maintain accurate records for fixed assets and member reimbursement transactions.<br>• Participate in month-end accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and completing account reconciliations.<br>• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and perform analysis to explain results, trends, and variances for company leadership.<br>• Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor questions, and provide supporting analysis and recommendations during the annual audit process.<br>• Carry out additional accounting and financial duties as needed to support department objectives.
  • 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Blacklick, OH
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting activity by recording general ledger transactions and maintaining complete supporting records.<br>• Review financial information for accuracy and investigate inconsistencies to ensure reliable reporting.<br>• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts, following up on outstanding items as needed.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and helping finalize account balances on schedule.<br>• Support payroll-related accounting and monitor employee expense activity to maintain accurate entries.<br>• Assist with sales tax reporting and help maintain compliance with applicable filing requirements.<br>• Organize financial documentation and prepare schedules requested for internal and external audit support.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to resolve accounting issues and strengthen day-to-day processes.<br>• Help identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve operational efficiency while following company policies and internal standards.
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Columbus, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a contract position based in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working with invoice documentation in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will help keep accounts payable operations accurate and timely while collaborating with internal teams to resolve processing issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy and assign the appropriate accounting codes before processing</p><p>• Monitor and organize the accounts payable inbox, ensuring requests and invoice submissions are addressed promptly</p><p>• Enter and process vendor invoices while maintaining complete and accurate records</p><p>• Investigate discrepancies in billing details and follow up with internal contacts or vendors to resolve issues</p><p>• Support timely payment workflows by preparing invoices for approval and processing</p><p>• Maintain orderly documentation and filing practices for accounts payable transactions</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable tasks within D365 F&amp;O when applicable</p><p>• Contribute to smooth daily financial operations by following established AP procedures and deadlines</p>
  • 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Worthington, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for a growing team. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and confident managing invoice activity in a fast-paced environment. You will play an important role in keeping vendor payments on track, maintaining clean records, and contributing to a smooth month-end close process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and enter vendor invoices accurately, ensuring charges are assigned to the correct accounts and departments.<br>• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding payment status, documentation, and account details in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items before closing periods.<br>• Maintain current and organized payables files so financial information remains complete, accurate, and easy to audit.<br>• Process drop shipment billing transactions and verify supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing payables-related support and ensuring open items are properly addressed.<br>• Execute check run activities and help confirm payments are issued according to approved schedules.<br>• Use NetSuite to manage invoice workflows, payment records, and vendor account information.
  • 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Columbus, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Columbus, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who works accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in keeping payables activities organized and on schedule. The right candidate will bring strong spreadsheet skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to manage invoice workflows efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, code, and process a large volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timely follow-through.<br>• Maintain organized payable records and supporting documentation to ensure smooth daily operations and audit readiness.<br>• Prepare and assist with check runs and other payment activities in accordance with established deadlines.<br>• Reconcile invoice details, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams or vendors to resolve issues.<br>• Use Excel to track payment activity, organize data, and support reporting needs for the accounts payable function.<br>• Contribute to accounts payable workflow efficiency by working within automated processing tools when applicable.
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Tax Analyst Basic (1-3 years)
  • Columbus, OH
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain tax-related records, enter data accurately, and update spreadsheets used for tracking filings, notices, and supporting documentation.<br>• Review financial information and source documents to identify discrepancies, support account reconciliation activities, and improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with the preparation of tax workpapers, compliance documentation, and audit support materials in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Research tax notices, entity information, and account activity to help resolve issues and ensure complete and current records.<br>• Create and update Excel-based reports for internal stakeholders, summarizing findings, deadlines, and outstanding items.<br>• Coordinate calendars, monitor due dates, and help prioritize tasks to support timely completion of recurring tax and finance activities.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to gather information, clarify documentation, and support issue resolution.<br>• Perform clerical and administrative support duties related to tax accounting, reporting, and general ledger review as needed.
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Blacklick, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support billing, collections, and cash application activities for our team in Blacklick, Ohio. This position plays an important role in keeping customer accounts accurate, following up on outstanding balances, and helping maintain reliable financial records. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable communicating with customers to resolve payment issues efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing support, payment posting, and account updates.<br>• Review outstanding balances and aging activity to identify overdue accounts and prioritize collection efforts.<br>• Contact customers regarding past-due invoices and work collaboratively to secure timely payment.<br>• Negotiate practical payment arrangements when needed and document all follow-up activity accurately.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts by researching discrepancies and resolving billing or payment issues.<br>• Apply incoming cash receipts correctly and ensure payments are matched to the appropriate accounts.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate financial records to support reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Recommend and support improvements to accounts receivable workflows that strengthen efficiency and accuracy.
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Worthington, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations in Columbus, Ohio. This position focuses on accurate billing, timely payment processing, account reconciliation, and responsive customer support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable maintaining precise financial records in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in accordance with established billing schedules.<br>• Record and apply incoming payments received through checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and other approved methods.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are current and correct.<br>• Follow up on outstanding commercial accounts to support timely collections and reduce overdue balances.<br>• Respond to customer questions related to invoices, payment status, and account activity with professionalism and clarity.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate accounts receivable documentation to support reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Monitor daily cash activity and update financial records to reflect completed transactions promptly.
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z