Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers broad exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, budgeting, and operational accounting activities within a growing, well-established organization.

The ideal candidate has 1 to 3 years of accounting experience or relevant internships, a solid understanding of GAAP, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with customer billing, cash application, collections support, and account analysis.
• Monitor operational and capital expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting.
• Track fixed assets, capital projects, and related expenditures.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting support to management and operational teams.
• Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and preparing supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Accountant

A growing and well-established organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to gain broad exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, budgeting, and operational accounting activities.

Candidates with 1-3 years of accounting experience are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates who have completed strong accounting internships, co-ops, or related practical experience will also be considered. This position is direct hire and will pay between $50K and $70K annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with customer billing, cash application, collections support, and account analysis.
• Monitor operational and capital expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting.
• Track fixed assets, capital projects, and related expenditures.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting support to management and operational teams.
• Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and preparing supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Recent graduates with relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on accounting experience are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.