Senior Staff Accountant

The Big Idea Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Big Idea Group is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 5+ years of experience to manage day-to-day accounting across three affiliated small businesses with fewer than 60 employees combined. This role owns AR, AP, payroll, and tax preparation, keeping each set of books clean and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working closely with leadership and our outside CPA firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Approximately 5+ years of accounting experience across AR, AP, and payroll.
• Experience for multiple businesses; intercompany accounting is a plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and tax compliance understanding.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or Xero and a major payroll platform.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• High integrity with confidential information.
• CPA/CMA or pursuit of certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable for three businesses including invoicing, payments, and collections.
• Process accounts payable, vendor records, and 1099 filings.
• Run payroll for all businesses, including new hires and terminations.
• Ensure payroll tax deposits and filings (941, 940, state, W-2).
• Prepare sales and use tax returns and year-end workpapers.
• Close monthly books and reconcile bank/credit card statements.
• Produce monthly financial statements and a combined leadership view.
• Handle intercompany transactions and allocations consistently.
• Support budgeting and variance tracking; strengthen internal controls.
• Document procedures for continuity during absences or growth.

Skills

Detail-oriented

AR & AP experience

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Ownership mindset

Intercompany accounting

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Payroll platform

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Senior Accountant with 5+ years experience to manage day-to-day accounting across three affiliated small businesses with fewer than 60 employees combined. This role owns AR, AP, payroll, and tax preparation, keeping each set of books clean and on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working closely with leadership and our outside CPA firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable for all three businesses, including invoicing, payment application, and collections
• Process accounts payable and payment runs, maintain vendor records, and file annual 1099s
• Run payroll for all three businesses, including new hires, terminations, PTO tracking, and benefit deductions
• Ensure accurate payroll tax deposits and quarterly and annual filings (941, 940, state, and W-2s)
• Prepare and file sales and use tax and other recurring returns
• Prepare year-end workpapers and support the outside CPA firm on income tax returns
• Complete the monthly close for each business, including bank and credit card reconciliations
• Produce monthly financial statements for each business, plus a combined view for leadership
• Account for intercompany transactions, shared costs, and allocations consistently
• Support annual budgeting and track actuals against budget
• Follow and help strengthen internal controls appropriate for a small team
• Document procedures so the function runs smoothly during absences or growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Approximately 5+ years of accounting experience, including full-cycle AR, AP, and payroll.
• Experience keeping books for multiple businesses; intercompany accounting a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, payroll tax, and sales tax compliance.
• Proficiency with [QuickBooks Online / Xero] and a major payroll platform.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential financial and employee information.
• CPA, CMA, or interest in pursuing certification is a plus.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ownership mindset and reliable follow-through on deadlines
• Ability to switch between multiple businesses without losing track of details
• Builds simple, repeatable processes
• Clear communication with non-finance leaders