Senior Accountant (On-Site)

Frontline Road Safety Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Road Safety Group in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the regional finance team, supporting a multi-entity roadway infrastructure business. You will safeguard the accuracy of financial records and own aspects of month-end close, reporting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, is proficient in U.S. GAAP and Excel, and can work independently while collaborating with site operations and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own designated components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Contribute to monthly financial statements and internal management reporting through timely, accurate financial analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with external audits, internal audits, tax support, and other regulatory or compliance activities.
• Partner with site operations and administrative teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Pursue opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, drive efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and business integration projects to support the continued growth of the organization.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant-Columbus, OH

Frontline Road Safety Group is North America's largest pavement marking and road striping company. Due to continued growth, we are seeking to add top talent to our organization in support of our Heartland Region. This is an on-site position with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week, based on business needs and team collaboration requirements.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will join our regional finance team supporting a fast-growing, multi-entity roadway infrastructure business. In this role, you will safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial records and serve as a central contributor to month-end close, financial reporting, process improvement, and operational support. This opportunity is well-suited to a capable accounting professional who thrives on owning complex responsibilities, refining processes, and partnering with business leaders. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who works effectively on their own, collaborates across departments, and helps reinforce financial discipline throughout the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Own designated components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Contribute to monthly financial statements and internal management reporting through timely, accurate financial analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with external audits, internal audits, tax support, and other regulatory or compliance activities.
• Partner with site operations and administrative teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Pursue opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, drive efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and business integration projects to support the continued growth of the organization.

Qualifications/Experience Needed

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Preferred

• Experience in construction, project-based, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Experience with job costing, inventory accounting, payroll accounting, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance process improvements.
• Familiarity with shared services or centralized accounting organizations.

Addition Details

• Limited travel (approximately 10-15%) may be required during the onboarding and integration period to support training, relationship building, and standardization across regional locations.
• Travel is expected to decrease as the role becomes established.

Frontline Road Safety Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.