Senior Accountant

Accounting Frontier; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Frontier LLC in Ohio is seeking a Senior Accountant who will own the month-end close and ensure accurate, decision-ready financials. You’ll lead core accounting workflows, review junior staff work, and be the primary client contact for delivery across engagements.

This role emphasizes critical thinking about how financials reflect business performance, proactive issue identification, and maintaining audit-ready books with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with reconciliations, close, and reporting.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the full month-end close process.
• Review reconciliations and workpapers.
• Prepare and deliver financial statements and reports.
• Identify/resolve accounting discrepancies and gaps.
• Maintain clean, consistent, and audit-ready books.
• Support and guide Junior and Staff Accountants.
• Ensure adherence to processes and standards.
• Communicate financial insights and updates.
• Continuously improve workflows, reporting, and efficiency.
• Primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

We’re looking for a highly reliable accountant who can take full ownership of the month-end close process and ensure financials are accurate, consistent, and decision-ready. As a Senior Accountant at Accounting Frontier, you will lead core accounting workflows, review work prepared by junior team members, and serve as a key point of accountability for financial quality.

You will also act as a primary point of contact for clients, managing communication and juggling multiple deliverables across engagements. This role requires strong prioritization, attention to detail, and the ability to keep work moving without compromising accuracy.

This is an ideal role for someone who not only understands accounting mechanics, but also thinks critically about how financials reflect business performance and proactively identifies issues before they escalated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and execute the full month-end close process
• Review reconciliations and workpapers
• Prepare and deliver financial statements and reports
• Identify/resolve accounting discrepancies and gaps
• Maintain clean, consistent, and audit-ready books
• Support and guide Junior and Staff Accountants
• Ensure adherence to processes and standards
• Communicate financial insights and updates
• Continuously improve workflows, reporting, and efficiency
• Primary point of contact for clients

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4-7 years of accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Experience with reconciliations, close, and reporting
• Experience reviewing work and ensuring accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills
• CPA or CPA-track preferred

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION AND VISION

At Accounting Frontier, our mission is to help growing firms maintain clean books and dependable financial systems so leadership teams can make confident decisions.

We believe great accounting is built on discipline, accuracy, and consistency. Our team focuses on delivering reliable financial reporting, maintaining strong internal processes, and continuously improving the systems that support our clients’ growth.

We are building a culture where accountants take ownership of their work, develop strong technical skills, and grow into trusted advisors. Team members are expected to be proactive, collaborative, and committed to producing high-quality, dependable financials.