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6 results for Entry Level Accountant in Columbus, OH

Accounting Assistant

Urbana, OH
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for a manufacturing organization. This contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can contribute across both payables and receivables while helping maintain accurate records and timely processing. The person in this role will work a regular schedule and provide dependable accounting support during a short-term assignment expected to last 30 to 60 days. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, assigning appropriate coding, and preparing payments on schedule.• Support accounts receivable tasks by tracking incoming payments and helping keep customer accounts current and accurate.• Create and process purchase orders while ensuring documentation aligns with internal accounting records.• Review and submit employee expense reports, confirming accuracy and compliance before reimbursement.• Assist with bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.• Provide backup support for payroll processing when needed to help maintain continuity in weekly operations.• Use Global Shop, Paycor, and Microsoft Excel to enter, organize, and monitor accounting information.• Maintain organized financial files and communicate with internal team members to resolve payment or documentation issues efficiently.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Columbus, OH
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Columbus, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations while building broader ownership across month-end activities, reconciliations, tax support, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, sound general ledger knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post month-end journal entries, beginning with a shared workload and progressing toward broader ownership of the close process. • Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting. • Assist with corporate tax-related accounting tasks and compile documentation needed for audit requests and support schedules. • Analyze branch-level financial results to identify unusual activity, trends, and potential errors, then summarize findings for business leaders. • Support fixed asset accounting activities, including tracking, recording, and maintaining accurate asset-related records. • Use financial tools and platforms such as BillTrust, bank portals, tax systems, Esker, and BlackLine to complete daily accounting tasks and approvals. • Contribute to ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects that support the broader finance function. • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of reporting deliverables and compliance-related documentation.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Zanesville, OH
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Job Description:We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a temporary opportunity in Zanesville, Ohio. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Help prepare financial reports and schedules</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Assist with audits and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Columbus, OH
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support the finance team during a period of leadership transition. This contract opportunity offers the chance to step into a hands-on role with visibility across core accounting operations, cash management, and financial reporting. The position can be structured for either part-time or regular hours based on business needs, with a preference for onsite collaboration one to two days each week. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily cash activity by reviewing bank accounts, tracking borrowing availability, and maintaining forward-looking cash projections. • Record and review journal entries to keep the general ledger accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting timelines. • Prepare account analyses and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and produce financial statements for internal and external use. • Support audit readiness by organizing financial records, answering requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting standards. • Partner with leadership to provide dependable accounting coverage during a transition period created by an upcoming leadership change. • Contribute to ongoing accounting operations within a customized ERP environment and adapt processes as needed to support the business. • Work flexibly across part-time or regular scheduling needs while maintaining consistent delivery of key accounting deadlines.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to for a contract (potential contract to hire) position with a higher education client in Columbus, Ohio. This role will provide key interim support to an accounting department during a period of transition. Role will include standard month-end close functions such as: journal entries (posting and reviewing), reconciliations, A/P, and A/R. This role also coordinates with different departments on budgetary issues, helping managers understand current spending levels and posted transactions. Some GL clean-up and project-related items may also be required. This role is expected to last a few months, and interested candidates may also be a fit long-term (for contract to hire). This role is 100% onsite at the client's location in Columbus, OH. Responsibilities:• Prepare and complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Record and post journal entries in support of routine accounting activity and period-end reporting.• Assist with month-end close by tracking assigned tasks, validating account activity, and helping keep the close process on schedule.• Maintain the integrity of general ledger data through careful review, analysis, and documentation of financial transactions.• Partner directly with the Controller to support day-to-day accounting priorities and address reporting needs.• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial information for ongoing accounting operations.• Contribute to accounting work that may involve fund or grant-related transactions in a higher education or nonprofit setting.• Work fully onsite in Columbus, Ohio
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z