Senior Accountant

CFS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the month-end close, reconcile multiple accounts, and provide accurate financial reporting. You will prepare journal entries, track fixed assets, and support system implementations with strong Excel skills.

This role offers broad ownership of GL, cash, and reporting, with visibility to leadership and opportunities to shape processes and improve accounting workflows in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, public audit is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (heavy usage required).
• Strong understanding of financial statements and how income statement ties to balance sheet.
• Experience with general ledger and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Manage and reconcile multiple accounts
• Assist with cash posting and system-related processes
• Contribute to accounting projects such as system implementations and process improvements

Skills

Advanced Excel

Public accounting experience

Financial statements knowledge

General ledger & month-end close

Journal entries & reconciliations

Analytical skills

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Broad ownership across GL, cash, and reporting—see the full financial picture, not just a slice
• High visibility role with direct impact on month-end close and leadership reporting
• Opportunity to work on system implementations and process improvements (cash, fixed assets, migrations)
• Exposure to lease accounting, vendor rebates, and multi-account reconciliation
• Work in a growing, operationally driven company where accounting partners closely with the business
• Hands‑on use of ERP systems and advanced Excel—great for technical skill growth
• Opportunity to help shape and improve accounting processes, not just execute them
• Stable organization with consistent need for strong accounting leadership and ownership

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Accountant

• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
• Manage and reconcile multiple accounts
• Assist with cash posting and system‑related processes
• Contribute to accounting projects such as system implementations and process improvements

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• 3+ years of accounting experience, experience in public audit is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (heavy usage required)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including how income statement ties to balance sheet
• Experience with general ledger and month-end close processes