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11 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Columbus, OH

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.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Dublin, OH
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Temporary / Contract
26.97 - 35.58 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Dublin, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative onsite environment and takes pride in producing accurate, well-supported financial records. The person in this role will contribute to the monthly close, strengthen account reconciliation practices, and help maintain reliable reporting through strong analysis and documentation. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics for accruals, reclassifications, and period-end adjustments with a high degree of accuracy. • Manage assigned components of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and supporting records are complete and organized. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts thoroughly, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items in a timely manner. • Review general ledger activity to confirm proper classification, identify unusual transactions, and address discrepancies affecting financial results. • Prepare and maintain clear reconciliation schedules and audit-ready workpapers that align with internal control expectations. • Work closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operations teams to research issues and resolve reporting differences. • Provide supporting documentation for external audit requests, including explanations of account activity, journal entries, and period-over-period changes. • Recommend and assist with accounting process improvements that increase consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the function. • Attend onsite daily to collaborate with the accounting team, support close activities, and encourage effective use of system capabilities and best practices.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

East Liberty, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a transport organization in East Liberty, Ohio. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close, and helping ensure reliable reporting across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound reconciliation skills, and the ability to contribute to both daily accounting activities and annual financial planning and audit efforts. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly close tasks by preparing assigned journal entries, reviewing balances, and completing reconciliations on schedule. • Maintain accuracy within the general ledger by investigating variances and resolving discrepancies across key accounts. • Perform bank and account reconciliations to support complete and reliable financial reporting. • Provide cross-functional accounting support by serving as a control point and backup resource for accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. • Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle by compiling financial data, assisting with projections, and supporting planning activities. • Support year-end audit activities by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor information requests. • Help strengthen internal financial controls by verifying transactions and promoting consistency in accounting procedures.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Worthington, OH
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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. Responsibilities: • Review and enter vendor invoices accurately, ensuring charges are assigned to the correct accounts and departments. • Respond to supplier inquiries regarding payment status, documentation, and account details in a timely and thorough manner. • Reconcile accounts payable records to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items before closing periods. • Maintain current and organized payables files so financial information remains complete, accurate, and easy to audit. • Process drop shipment billing transactions and verify supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. • Assist with month-end close activities by preparing payables-related support and ensuring open items are properly addressed. • Execute check run activities and help confirm payments are issued according to approved schedules. • Use NetSuite to manage invoice workflows, payment records, and vendor account information.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Columbus, OH
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part time Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Columbus, Ohio on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, can manage shifting monthly invoice volume, and takes pride in keeping payment activity accurate and organized. The role supports day-to-day accounts payable operations, including invoice handling, payment preparation, and incoming mail processing. Responsibilities:• Review and enter vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring proper coding and complete documentation.• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized financial records.• Assist with check distribution by handling prepared payments and helping keep disbursements on schedule.• Open, sort, and route incoming mail related to invoices, payments, and vendor correspondence.• Manage periods of increased workload during busier times of the month while maintaining attention to detail.• Perform data entry for payable records and verify information before posting to the system.• Support the accounts payable workflow within ComputerEase or a similar accounting platform when needed.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Worthington, OH
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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. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in accordance with established billing schedules. • Record and apply incoming payments received through checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and other approved methods. • Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are current and correct. • Follow up on outstanding commercial accounts to support timely collections and reduce overdue balances. • Respond to customer questions related to invoices, payment status, and account activity with professionalism and clarity. • Maintain organized and accurate accounts receivable documentation to support reporting and audit readiness. • Monitor daily cash activity and update financial records to reflect completed transactions promptly.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Columbus, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Columbus, Ohio. This position is well suited for someone who is organized, attentive to detail, and confident managing customer billing and payment activity in a fully onsite, Monday through Friday environment. The role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, supporting account reconciliation, and providing responsive service to internal teams and customers. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner to support ongoing billing operations. • Monitor outstanding balances, review aging data, and follow up with commercial customers regarding overdue accounts. • Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and resolve discrepancies related to cash receipts. • Generate account statements and communicate with customers to answer billing and payment questions professionally. • Assist with account reconciliations to ensure receivable balances align with the general ledger. • Support audit-related requests by organizing documentation and verifying the accuracy of financial records. • Contribute to select accounts payable tasks as needed while helping maintain smooth day-to-day accounting processes.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pataskala, OH
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a collaborative finance team in Ohio. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transaction processing, handling confidential vendor information, and keeping daily payables activity organized. The person in this role will support core accounts payable operations, contribute to timely payments and reconciliations, and work closely with team members in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the shared accounts payable inbox and respond to incoming requests in a timely and organized manner. • Review invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate coding, and enter them into the system for processing. • Prepare and process payments while maintaining strong attention to deadlines and supporting documentation. • Complete account reconciliations to help ensure records are accurate and up to date. • Assist with daily cash-related accounts payable activities and help manage expense report workflows as needed. • Set up new vendor profiles and maintain vendor records with a high degree of accuracy. • Confirm banking details and handle sensitive financial information with discretion and care. • Use NetSuite and Microsoft Office tools to support day-to-day accounts payable tasks and reporting.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Blacklick, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing team in Blacklick, Ohio. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining employee payroll records, and helping ensure compliance with tax and benefit requirements. The right candidate will bring strong organizational skills, multistate payroll knowledge, and the ability to work carefully with sensitive compensation data. Responsibilities: • Process regular payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees. • Manage full-cycle payroll activities, including time review, earnings calculations, deductions, and final validation before submission. • Maintain payroll records for new hires, status changes, and other employee updates to ensure information remains current and correct. • Administer payroll-related deductions such as garnishments, tax withholdings, retirement contributions, and workers’ compensation items. • Support multistate payroll processing by applying appropriate wage and tax rules across jurisdictions. • Prepare payroll reports and summaries for internal tracking, reconciliation, and audit support. • Review payroll data for discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and respond to payroll-related questions from employees or management. • Assist with compliance-related tasks connected to payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and other required filings.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Columbus, OH
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a mission-driven organization in Columbus, Ohio. This is a contract position suited for someone who is confident managing core bookkeeping tasks, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with recurring accounting activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong QuickBooks experience and a steady, organized approach to handling payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and month-end support. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities and keep financial records accurate, organized, and up to date.• Process monthly check runs and ensure payments are prepared, reviewed, and recorded correctly.• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for a small business environment, including tracking invoices and incoming payments.• Coordinate payroll processing for a workforce of fewer than 50 employees using Paylocity.• Reconcile bank accounts regularly and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean financial data.• Assist with month-end closing activities by preparing supporting documentation and completing assigned accounting tasks.• Maintain financial entries in QuickBooks and help ensure transactions are coded appropriately.• Support the accounting function for an organization with salaried staff and annual revenue of approximately $5 million.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z