Senior Staff Accountant

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Dr

Military-connected talent encouraged

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a well-established professional services organization to identify a Senior Staff Accountant for its growing finance team. This role will handle general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Hybrid after training, with a salary range of $65,000–$80,000 annually. Ideal candidates hold a CPA or are pursuing certification, possess strong Excel skills, and can manage multiple deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end reconciliations.
• Review reconciliations and accounting work for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff on processes and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of tax-related obligations.
• Analyze and reconcile bank accounts and cash activity.
• Support development and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure financial records are properly maintained and organized in accounting systems.
• Complete banking confirmations and other financial verification requests.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support system implementations, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
• Evaluate workflows and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

LHH is partnering with a well-established professional services organization to identify a Senior Staff Accountant for its growing finance team. This role will be responsible for general ledger accounting, month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, process improvements, and special projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. This position is hybrid after training and will pay between $65K and $80K annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, accounting schedules, and supporting documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Maintain the general ledger and complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including journal entries, account analysis, and discrepancy resolution.
• Review reconciliations and accounting work prepared by other team members for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff on financial processes and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and reconciliation of various tax-related obligations.
• Analyze and reconcile bank accounts and cash activity.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure financial records are properly maintained, documented, and organized within accounting systems.
• Complete banking confirmations and other financial verification requests.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, support special projects, and assist with accounting related to system implementations, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
• Evaluate existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is preferred.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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