Accountant
- Columbus, OH, United States
$25 to $28 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $25 to $28 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- at least 2 years of accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
LHH is supporting our client in the search for an Accountant to join their accounting team on the north side of Columbus, OH. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. The Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the broader accounting function. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to continue growing professionally.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily accounting activities, including financial data entry, transaction processing, and general ledger maintenance
- Support accounts receivable functions with a strong focus on customer billing, cash application, account reconciliation, and researching discrepancies
- Assist with accounts payable activities, including invoice coding and payment preparation
- Complete bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger entries to ensure financial accuracy
- Prepare and assist with journal entries, account analysis, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
- Support audits, compliance activities, special projects, and additional accounting needs as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- at least 2 years of accounting experience
- Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting
- Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, or related accounting functions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and vlookups
- Experience with QuickBooks or another accounting/ERP system is preferred
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Additional Details
- 100% onsite on the north side of Columbus, OH
- Opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting
- Collaborative environment with opportunities for continued professional growth and development
Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour
Search managed by: Jessica Robbins
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- General ledger
- Month-end close
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Transaction processing
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Intuit QuickBooks
- ERP
- Organizational skills