Staff Accountant

A leading landscape provider; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hixen Search Group is seeking a Staff Accountant for its partner, a leading landscape provider, to handle day-to-day accounting tasks in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time, in-person role reports to the Controller and offers a hands-on path in corporate finance.

You will perform journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, support AP/AR, assist with GAAP compliance and SOX controls, and contribute to accurate financial reporting while growing your career in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Daily accounting tasks and accurate data entry.
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable processing.
• Bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist month-end close and GAAP reporting.
• Support SOX controls and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Debits & credits

Journal entries

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant | Hixen Search Group

The Tone:

This is a full-time Staff Accountant role, working with Hixen Search Group’s partner, a leading landscape provider. This established company is dedicated to delivering high-quality landscape services, maintaining strong client relationships and fostering a stable work environment. The Staff Accountant position is crucial for supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, facilitating month-end close activities, and contributing to the overall financial health and compliance of the organization. It offers a solid foundation for an accounting professional eager to build their career within a company that values both professional development and long-term employee retention.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
• Team: Reports directly to the Controller
• Mission: Support crucial day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, for a leading landscape provider.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Daily Accounting Operations: Perform routine accounting tasks, including accurate data entry and maintaining comprehensive financial records.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable: Support accounts receivable functions such as customer billing, payment application, and reconciliation, alongside accounts payable tasks including invoice coding and payment preparation.
• Bank & Account Reconciliations: Complete thorough bank and various account reconciliations, and accurately record corresponding general ledger entries.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with critical month-end close activities, which includes reviewing accounts, reconciling balances, and aiding in journal entries and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Audit & Ad Hoc Projects: Support internal audits and compliance with SOX controls, in addition to managing various ad hoc accounting projects as needed.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Associate degree in accounting required; possesses a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: 1-3 years of previous accounting experience preferred, but not strictly required for the role.
• Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and journal entries; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred; Knowledge of GAAP or governmental accounting.