Accountant

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to support accounting operations in Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will handle accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger tasks. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. Strong analytical and organizational skills are necessary for this role, which also includes responsibilities like preparing tax filings and collaborating with vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting operations.
• Proven ability to process financial transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review daily store closing reports from the POS system.
• Track invoice obligations and assist in processing payments.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and monthly statements.
• Monitor corporate credit card activity.
• Process corporate credit card transactions for QuickBooks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Salary: $50,000–$58,000 annually

Hiring Through: LHH Recruitment Solutions (Direct hire on behalf of our client)

Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to support essential accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger tasks. This role works closely with the Controller, store leadership, and external vendors to ensure accurate financial records and timely processing of company transactions. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to maintaining strong internal controls and high‑quality accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily store closing reports from the POS system and support accurate, timely imports into QuickBooks.
• Track invoice obligations and assist in processing payments in alignment with approval requirements.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and monthly statements; ensure expenses are properly coded to the correct cost centers.
• Monitor corporate credit card activity, supporting transaction review, reconciliation, and chargeback responses.
• Process and code corporate credit card transactions for accurate export to QuickBooks.
• Reconcile SPS store gift card activity and record transactions appropriately.
• Track office‑related expenses and assist with invoice management and payment processing.
• Support preparation, processing, and tracking of sales and use tax filings.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies or billing issues.
• Assist with employee onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll-related tasks as needed.
• Manage annual 1099 reporting and filings.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance team members to support operational goals and reporting requirements.
• Assist with audits and ad‑hoc financial reporting requests.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, or similar corporate accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to process financial transactions with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sales and use tax and vendor reporting.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.