Staff Accountant Job in Cincinnati, OH

Staff Accountant

Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for a growing company in Cincinnati. Below are the responsibilities for the Staff Accountant position.

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