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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, beginning with a shared workload and progressing toward broader ownership of the close process.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Assist with corporate tax-related accounting tasks and compile documentation needed for audit requests and support schedules.<br>• Analyze branch-level financial results to identify unusual activity, trends, and potential errors, then summarize findings for business leaders.<br>• Support fixed asset accounting activities, including tracking, recording, and maintaining accurate asset-related records.<br>• Use financial tools and platforms such as BillTrust, bank portals, tax systems, Esker, and BlackLine to complete daily accounting tasks and approvals.<br>• Contribute to ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects that support the broader finance function.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of reporting deliverables and compliance-related documentation.