Staff Accountant

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hybrid

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Controller

Experience Required: 1–2 Years

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is an entry level role responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization by maintaining accurate financial records, filing sales and use tax returns, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to develop technical accounting skills while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• File monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual sales and use tax.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets and prepaid expense schedules.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting analyses for management.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
• Monitor and investigate accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and internal controls.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience

• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Internship experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.
• Experience working with government contracting, project accounting, or federal compliance requirements.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Financial Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement