Interim Senior Accountant (AP, AR, Payroll)

BDO USA, LLP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a versatile staff-level accountant or accounting support professional to assist on engagements across accounting, finance, and IT/ERP support functions in Columbus, OH. You will help with month-end close, reporting, audits, due diligence, and ERP-related tasks while coordinating with multiple client contacts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of experience in professional services, strong Excel and ERP systems skills (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Epicor), and are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred.
• 1+ year of experience, required.
• Experience with public, private, or private equity companies, required.
• CPA, preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, Epicor or SAP, required.
• MS Excel at an advanced level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports clients in various capacities, including staff accountant, accounting support, project support, or other assigned functions based on engagement needs.
• Supports multiple client contacts at one time and assist with tracking requests, deliverables, and follow-up items.
• Prepares routine and ad hoc accounting reports, schedules, and reconciliations for client use.
• Participates in special projects and provides general support on client accounting and operational initiatives.
• Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other close-related activities.
• Assists with due diligence and audit or transaction-related requests by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information.
• Supports financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC reporting schedules and related documentation.
• Assists with researching accounting issues and supporting implementation of new accounting guidance, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Provides IT/ERP support, including system testing, data validation, report generation, troubleshooting user issues, and support for system implementations or enhancements.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team player

Professionalism

Travel 50%

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, Epicor or SAP)

MS Excel advanced

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting, finance, or IT/ERP support functions.

Job Duties:

• Supports clients in various capacities, including staff accountant, accounting support, project support, or other assigned functions based on engagement needs
• Supports multiple client contacts at one time and assist with tracking requests, deliverables, and follow-up items
• Prepares routine and ad hoc accounting reports, schedules, and reconciliations for client use
• Participates in special projects and provides general support on client accounting and operational initiatives
• Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other close-related activities
• Assists with due diligence and audit or transaction-related requests by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information
• Supports financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC reporting schedules and related documentation
• Assists with researching accounting issues and supporting implementation of new accounting guidance, including ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Provides IT/ERP support, including system testing, data validation, report generation, troubleshooting user issues, and support for system implementations or enhancements
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience

• One (1) or more years of experience, required
• Experience working with public, private, or private equity companies, required
• Professional services industry experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, required
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, Epicor or SAP, required
• Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical skills commensurate with level of experience
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism even under pressure
• Team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help
• Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communications skills with ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers' and internal organization
• Continually strive to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set
• Ability to travel minimum of 50%

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $30.00/hr - $60.00/hr
Maryland Range: $30.00/hr - $60.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $30.00/hr - $60.00/hr

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets