Staff Accountant

Kellogg Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellogg Staffing in Columbus, OH is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting and finance team. This entry-level role offers exposure across the accounting function and a clear path to senior roles based on performance and development.

You will support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while strengthening GAAP knowledge and analytical skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, or month-end close preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Motivated to grow, take on additional responsibility, and advance within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Help maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP
• Support audit requests and financial reporting requirements
• Partner with senior accounting and finance leadership on special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who has a strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and wants to continue developing their technical skills. This position offers significant exposure across the accounting function and a clear opportunity to advance quickly into a Senior Accountant role based on performance and development.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Help maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP
• Support audit requests and financial reporting requirements
• Partner with senior accounting and finance leadership on special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, or month-end close preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
• Someone who is motivated to grow, take on additional responsibility, and advance within the organization