Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Full-Time Exempt

Hybrid – Columbus, OH

Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000

Overview

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and reporting. This role is well-suited for candidates with a solid accounting foundation who enjoy working with debits and credits, reconciling accounts, analyzing budgets, and partnering with others across the organization. Prior experience with grant or nonprofit accounting is helpful, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Record and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy of debits and credits

Perform month-end close activities, including bank reconciliations and account analysis

Track fixed assets, including additions, retirements, and capitalization

Prepare and analyze budgets vs. actuals and investigate variances

Support financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

Assist with audits and year-end financial reporting

Maintain accurate records for various funding sources, including grants when applicable

Prepare internal financial reports for leadership

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure expenses are properly coded and supported

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred

2+ years of hands-on accounting experience

Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles

Experience working with budgets, fixed assets, and account reconciliations

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)

Experience with QuickBooks Online is a strong plus

Grant or nonprofit accounting experience is a plus, but not required

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