Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Columbus)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Columbus

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Columbus, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations while building broader ownership across month-end activities, reconciliations, tax support, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, sound general ledger knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and post month-end journal entries, beginning with a shared workload and progressing toward broader ownership of the close process
Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting
Assist with corporate tax-related accounting tasks and compile documentation needed for audit requests and support schedules
Analyze branch-level financial results to identify unusual activity, trends, and potential errors, then summarize findings for business leaders
Support fixed asset accounting activities, including tracking, recording, and maintaining accurate asset-related records
Use financial tools and platforms such as BillTrust, bank portals, tax systems, Esker, and BlackLine to complete daily accounting tasks and approvals
Contribute to ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects that support the broader finance function
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of reporting deliverables and compliance-related documentation.

Requirements:

Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close support
Knowledge of account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, with the ability to research and correct outstanding items
Background in corporate tax support and familiarity with preparing information for audits or related reviews
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with large data sets and perform detailed analysis
Understanding of fixed asset accounting principles and related recordkeeping requirements
Ability to identify financial trends, investigate inconsistencies, and communicate findings clearly to leadership
Familiarity with accounting and payment platforms such as BlackLine, BillTrust, Esker, banking portals, or similar systems
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a contract environment.

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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