We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant for a progressive role to support core financial operations in Ohio. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who brings strong knowledge of month-end accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and billing activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, deliver meaningful analysis for leadership, and contribute to a smooth close and audit process.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record financial activity in compliance with GAAP and established accounting standards.
- Partner with internal colleagues to complete month-end close tasks accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the annual audit by organizing schedules, preparing draft financial statement support, and responding to auditor requests.
- Examine spending trends and identify significant variances to provide insight for management decision-making.
- Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data and monitoring performance against plans.
- Oversee customer billing-related accounting activities to help ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue records.
- Perform account and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial controls.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience in a progressive finance or accounting environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or comparable hands-on experience.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger accounting, and journal entry preparation.
- Experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
- Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting activities.
- Certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred, but not required.