Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Embark Recruiting Solutions

The Tone:
This is a direct hire, full-time role with Embark Recruiting Solutions’ client, located in Columbus, OH, offering a hybrid work model. Our client is a growing and well-established firm in the Columbus area. This position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records for a diverse client base and supporting their financial reporting needs across multiple industries. It’s an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized professional to expand their experience in a collaborative environment, offering exposure to a broad range of accounting functions, financial reporting, and client interaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid, Columbus, OH

• Team: Works closely with Senior Accountants
• Mission: Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, assist with month-end close, and support financial reporting for multiple clients in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Support Senior Accountants with accounting functions for a diverse client portfolio and communicate directly with clients to obtain financial information.
• Month-End Close: Assist with the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and performing account analysis.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports for both management and clients.
• Account Reconciliation: Complete bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Audit & Tax Support: Assist with annual financial statement audits by preparing requested documentation and support tax preparation by gathering and organizing financial information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience: 1–3 years of professional accounting experience, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports. Experience using QuickBooks is required.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet functions; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.