Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a client to hire an Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity in Cincinnati, OH. This position is ideal for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build hands‑on experience while developing a strong foundation in general accounting.

This is a fully onsite position where you will work alongside an experienced accounting team and support general ledger accounting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred; strong internship considered.
• Foundational understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Motivated, team‑oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, ensuring accounting activity is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and recurring entries.
• Complete general ledger, bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review financial results and analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and prior periods.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and maintain documentation for accounting and audit purposes.
• Collaborate with internal teams as a liaison for transactional accounting.

Skills

GAAP understanding

General ledger

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a client to hire an Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity in Cincinnati, OH. This position is ideal for a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build hands‑on experience while developing a strong foundation in general accounting.

This is a fully onsite position where you will work alongside an experienced accounting team and support general ledger accounting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly close process, ensuring accounting activity is completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and recurring entries
• Complete general ledger, bank, balance sheet, and intercompany account reconciliations
• Review financial results and assist with researching variances between actual results, budgets, and prior periods
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and maintain organized supporting documentation for accounting and audit purposes
• Collaborate with internal teams and serve as liaison in regards to transactional accounting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred; candidates with strong accounting internship experience may also be considered
• Foundational understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including familiarity with pivot tables, lookups, and formulas
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Motivated, team‑oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a willingness to learn

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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