Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a large organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling high-volume transactional work, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to month-end and reporting activities. The role offers the opportunity to work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and related accounting functions while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Enter, organize, and maintain financial data and supporting documentation with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

• Support day-to-day accounting operations by assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transaction processing.

• Review incoming documents for completeness and alignment with company policies before routing items for approval.

• Prepare, balance, and distribute transaction batches to ensure records are ready for final review and posting.

• Assist with recurring financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other month-end close activities.

• Record intercompany transactions, maintain related files, and help verify ledger accuracy during closing cycles.

• Process cash activity, receipts, deposits, and other billing-related transactions while keeping accounting records up to date.

• Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, affiliates, and internal business units to resolve questions and support shared financial services.

• Contribute to specialized accounting tasks such as vendor setup, fixed asset support, tax-related documentation, and payment application preparation as needed.