Staff Accountant

Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for a growing company in Cincinnati. Below are the responsibilities for the Staff Accountant position. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon (859)229-3603.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Month-End Close

•Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries

•Prepare and maintain accrual and prepaid expense schedules

•Support the close calendar to ensure deadlines are met

Accounts Payable (AP)

•Process vendor invoices, verify coding and approvals, and ensure timely payment

•Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

•Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries

Accounts Receivable (AR)

•Generate and send customer invoices

•Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances/collections

•Apply customer payments and resolve billing discrepancies

General Ledger & Reconciliations

•Reconcile balance sheet GL accounts monthly and research/resolve variances

•Perform bank reconciliations and cash reconciliations

•Maintain supporting schedules for key accounts (e.g., fixed assets, accrued liabilities)

WIP Analysis & Tracking

•Track and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) balances by project/job

•Reconcile WIP schedules to the general ledger

•Flag unusual trends or variances to management

Forecasting & Analysis

•Support cash flow forecasting and P& L forecasting and budget-to-actual analysis

•Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by leadership

•Assist in identifying trends, cost drivers, and process improvement opportunities

• At least 1 year of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice handling and payment tracking.
• Exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax support activities is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and schedule maintenance.
• Experience with Deltek or a comparable accounting system is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills.