Senior Accountant

Hunter Hamilton; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Hamilton in Blue Ash, OH seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and financial records in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. You will analyze transactions, ensure accurate postings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and general ledger accounting.
• Experience leading month-end close activities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute month-end close activities with timely completion.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and GL reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Review high volumes of transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Maintain GL accounts and ensure GAAP-compliant recording.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances or unusual items.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support AP and AR processes as needed; ensure accurate processing.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and records.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting questions.
• Assist with annual audits and special accounting projects.

Skills

Month-end close

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in a high-volume, transaction-driven environment. This individual will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring a timely and accurate month-end close.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a significant volume of transactions. This role requires strong general ledger knowledge, hands-on accounting experience, and the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and continuously improve accounting processes.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with established deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Review high volumes of financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper account coding.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze account activity and investigate unusual fluctuations, variances, or discrepancies.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed, ensuring accurate transaction processing.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and accounting records for audit purposes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with other departments to research and resolve accounting-related questions and issues.
• Assist with annual audits and other special accounting projects as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-volume or transaction-heavy environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience working in an ERP or accounting system.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader accounting team.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume accounting environment.
• Experience supporting or owning a structured monthly close process.
• Exposure to process improvements, accounting automation, or ERP implementations.
• Experience working with multiple entities, complex account structures, or large transaction volumes.