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 across core accounting functions, including month-end activities, reconciliations, tax support, and financial analysis. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing routine accounting work with project-based assignments and cross-functional communication. Success in this position will require strong Excel skills, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to identify issues, investigate trends, and support accurate financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries during the month-end close process, beginning with a partial workload and growing into broader ownership over time.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations while helping maintain accuracy across assigned balance sheet and general ledger activity.<br>• Support corporate tax-related work by organizing documentation, assisting with required filings, and contributing to audit request preparation.<br>• Review branch-level financial activity to uncover discrepancies, explain unusual patterns, and help communicate findings to operational leadership.<br>• Manage fixed asset accounting tasks, including tracking activity, maintaining records, and supporting reporting accuracy.<br>• Use Excel extensively to analyze financial data, organize supporting schedules, and improve reporting efficiency.<br>• Work within financial platforms and portals such as BillTrust, bank portals, tax systems, Esker, and BlackLine to complete daily accounting responsibilities.<br>• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc assignments that support the broader accounting and finance team.