Staff Accountant

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Columbus, OH is seeking an Accountant to support journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and reporting, while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–5 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and ERP familiarity. Collaborative, detail-oriented candidates will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
• Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prior experience in public accounting or corporate accounting environments.