Staff Accountant

Hixen Search Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work set-up

Excellent compensation plus bonus

Job summary

Hixen Search Group is partnering with a Columbus manufacturing company to add a Staff Accountant to the accounting team. This role focuses on day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, with growth opportunities as capabilities expand.

The position offers a hybrid work setup and a supportive environment prioritizing development, work-life balance, and long-term growth, along with excellent compensation and bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred but not required.
• 2–3 years of experience preferred, but 1+ year will be considered.
• Public accounting experience is beneficial but not required.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close across multiple business entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Support various general accounting activities and projects.
• Work collaboratively with members of the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant

Hixen Search Group is partnering with a growing and highly stable manufacturing company in Columbus to identify a staff accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build their career with a company that values development, work-life balance, and long-term growth.

This role will support day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced accounting team and can take on increasing responsibility as they grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close across multiple business entities
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Support various general accounting activities and projects
• Work collaboratively with members of the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial information

Why This Opportunity

Hybrid work set-up

Company in high growth mode

Friendly, focused environment with great work-life balance and flexibility

Very stable company with low turnover

Leadership is good at developing people and encourages growth

Excellent compensation plus bonus

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred but not required
• 2-3 years experience preferred, but would consider 1+ years
• Public accounting is good but not required
• Manufacturing experience is a plus but not required