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7 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Columbus, OH

Sr. Accountant
  • Grove City, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Grove City, Ohio. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end close activities, and delivering meaningful reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a proactive approach to resolving accounting issues while upholding compliance and internal control standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive core accounting activities tied to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles for multiple business entities.<br>• Create, evaluate, and record journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other necessary adjustments to keep financial data accurate and complete.<br>• Oversee balance sheet account integrity by identifying discrepancies, researching reconciling items, and ensuring timely resolution.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial packages and management reports that support informed business decisions.<br>• Analyze financial fluctuations and trends, investigate unexpected results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.<br>• Apply accounting policies and internal control procedures consistently to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory expectations.<br>• Assist with annual audits, tax-related support, and external financial reporting deliverables.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain reliable general ledger records within the accounting system, including Acumatica.
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
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
Sr. Accountant
  • Groveport, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Groveport, Ohio. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting across the department. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage assigned balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, ensuring completion within established reporting timelines.<br>• Record journal entries and ledger activity with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.<br>• Review financial transactions and account activity to detect inconsistencies, investigate issues, and recommend corrections.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations and follow through on any outstanding variances.<br>• Address internal questions related to spending, budget activity, and account-level financial details.<br>• Monitor daily financial reporting, identify irregularities, and take corrective action to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Contribute to interim and year-end financial reporting deliverables, including supporting schedules and documentation.<br>• Support fixed asset accounting activities such as capitalization updates, disposals, write-offs, and related record maintenance.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing requested schedules, explanations, and supporting materials during year-end procedures.<br>• Provide backup support for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other team priorities as needed.
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Columbus, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who can manage financial records accurately, contribute to tax-related processes, and help maintain the integrity of the general ledger. The position offers the opportunity to work across day-to-day accounting activities while supporting compliance and reporting needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.<br>• Assist with corporate tax processes, including supporting the preparation of returns and related documentation.<br>• Manage sales tax reporting requirements by compiling data, reviewing filings, and helping ensure compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close activities through account analysis and financial record review.<br>• Maintain organized accounting documentation and provide support during audits or internal reviews.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and resolve accounting questions efficiently.
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
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.
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Columbus, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Columbus, Ohio on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will drive financial visibility across operational areas by delivering accurate reporting, meaningful analysis, and decision support for plant and product performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capability, and the ability to partner with finance and manufacturing stakeholders to improve planning, reporting, and business outcomes. This role is based 100% onsite in Columbus, OH. Estimated contract duration is six months, with potential for extensions or conversion to permanent.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee full-cycle financial reporting for several manufacturing-related areas, providing insight into headcount, working capital, cash flow, plant results, and product profitability.</p><p>• Lead month-end financial close activities and prepare recurring reports that support departmental budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, using trend evaluation and root-cause assessment to explain business performance and highlight risk.</p><p>• Build scenario-based analyses to support operational decisions, including make-versus-buy evaluations and other business planning alternatives.</p><p>• Improve visibility into manufacturing costs by refining site-level metrics, strengthening reporting consistency, and increasing the accuracy of monthly statistics.</p><p>• Partner with division finance, cost accounting, and manufacturing teams to consolidate revenue and cost assumptions into practical business cases and decision-support tools.</p><p>• Create sophisticated financial models that evaluate strategic options and quantify the impact of changing business conditions.</p><p>• Standardize finance-related processes by documenting procedures and establishing consistent methods for reporting areas such as scrap, rework, and other manufacturing cost elements.</p><p>• Identify and execute opportunities to enhance financial processes, working independently or collaboratively to increase efficiency and reporting effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Lancaster, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Lancaster, Ohio on a Contract basis. This role focuses on accurate invoice processing, payment coordination, and vendor account support while helping maintain timely financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working in SAP, and experience handling high-volume accounts payable tasks in a structured business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and process vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and proper general ledger assignment.</p><p>• Apply account codes to invoices and supporting documents to ensure expenses are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Manage scheduled payment activity, including preparing and completing check runs in accordance with company timelines.</p><p>• Support electronic payment processing such as ACH transactions while maintaining complete and organized records.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and work with internal teams or suppliers to resolve outstanding issues.</p><p>• Maintain accounts payable files and documentation to support audit readiness and internal control standards.</p><p>• Use SAP to enter, update, and track payable transactions efficiently within daily workflows.</p><p>• Partner with finance and operations personnel in a manufacturing environment to help keep invoice and payment processing on schedule.</p>
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z