Staff Accountant - Grow with GAAP & Month-End Close

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

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.