Sr. Accountant Cincinnati, OH

Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in general ledger accounting, high-volume account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while managing complex reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.

• Perform heavy account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed asset accounts
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Maintain and analyze the general ledger to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded
• Lead or support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
• Investigate, research, and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and account variances in a timely manner
• Prepare detailed account analyses, schedules, and roll forwards for key balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Assist with preparation of internal financial reports and supporting schedules
• Support external and internal audits by preparing requested documentation and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operations teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy
• Identify and implement process improvements related to reconciliations, close procedures, and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting as needed