Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Duration: 6+ months
Pay range: 22$hr-25$hr.

Responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial statements, and supporting month-end closing and reporting. Reviews, reconciles, and monitors departmental accounts while ensuring compliance with policies and GAAP. Actively manages risk by following procedures, sharing concerns, and driving a positive customer and team experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately maintain all assigned accounting records and perform related accounting functions.
• Prepare daily entries and monitor accounts, maintaining account balances.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to new system integration.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Reconcile and resolve outages from complex accounts.
• Coordinate month-end accounting activities across departments and affiliates.
• Complete all accounting entries and reports timely and accurately.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations.
• Maintain adherence to GAAP in all entries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing various financial statements and monthly reporting packages.
• Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory authorities regarding accounting data and procedures.
• Participate in and support special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Working knowledge of GAAP is required; pursuing a Master's degree or certification (CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience in financial services or public accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other basic applications.
• Ability to quickly learn and use financial systems such as Recon-Plus, Frontier, Mobius, and TM1.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with finance staff, managers, and department leaders.