Staff Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial operations in the restaurants and catering industry. As part of our accounting team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting month-end close processes and asset management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily reconciliation and verification of cash transactions to ensure accuracy.

• Analyze and validate sales data for discrepancies, preparing necessary adjustments as required.

• Manage fixed assets, including creation, maintenance, and retirement, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

• Perform account analysis for clearing, cost, and accumulated depreciation to maintain accurate financial reporting.

• Reconcile sub-ledgers with general ledger and project modules to ensure consistency across systems.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and accrual entries, addressing exceptions and implementing adjustments as needed.

• Retrieve, modify, and analyze financial data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

• Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

• Collaborate with team members to improve reporting processes and enhance operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations and sales tax reporting requirements.• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related area.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with advanced skills in pivot tables, vlookups, and other formulas.

• Knowledge of general ledger systems and sub-ledger accounting processes.

• Experience in account reconciliations and analyzing sales data.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage workloads and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and construction project accounting is a plus.