Accounting Professional; Northeast Ohio Area

Overview

Jefferson Wells has an immediate need for Accounting Professionals who are available for contract/consulting jobs in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton, Ohio area. We work with many prominent client companies, ranging from Fortune 500 to mid-size companies, who utilize our consultants for project solutions and temporary staffing opportunities. Assignments sometimes have the potential to convert to full‑time positions with our clients. Opportunities include Contract/Consulting as well as "Temp-to-Perm" assignments and Direct Hire Perm jobs.

Our consultants are hired as W-2 employees, and are paid on an hourly basis through our regular weekly payroll. Health Benefits are also available.

Please read the following before applying:

• NO CORP-TO-CORP sub‑contracting. Consultants must be willing to work as our direct W-2 employees.
• NO VISA SPONSORSHIP. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer, without sponsorship.
• LOCAL NE OHIO CANDIDATES ONLY. Must already live in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton area of Ohio. Relocation is not an option.

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification (preferred, not mandatory.)
• Proven hands‑on experience in Accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with accounting software.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge (experience with formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.

• Organize and update financial records as needed.
• Analyze transactions and prepare reports.
• Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments.
• Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins.
• Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Participate in budgeting processes.
• Brief senior managers regularly on the company’s financial status.
• Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns.
• Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly.
• Keep company financial information confidential.
• Establish accounting policies and procedures.
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations.

Michael Spiro, Senior Recruiter
Jefferson Wells, Great Lakes Region
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Jefferson Wells (), a division of Manpower Group, is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We put people to work in contract/consulting projects, as well as temp‑to‑perm jobs and permanent direct‑hire positions with our clients.

• Benefits Available:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Consultant Care Support.
• Free Training to upgrade your skills.
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.

Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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