Sr. Accountant West Chester, OH

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a contract engagement based in Cincinnati, OH. This role will take ownership of core accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring reliable financial reporting, disciplined close processes, and strong balance sheet management. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly while helping improve workflows and accounting practices.

• Direct end-to-end accounting activities for several entities, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Review financial work prepared by team members, confirm compliance with accounting standards, and strengthen processes where gaps are identified.
• Perform critical accounting tasks directly when needed to keep reporting deadlines on track and maintain data integrity.
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid expense tracking across all assigned companies.
• Prepare recurring financial statements along with weekly cash and financial reports to support business visibility and decision-making.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results, investigate variances, and highlight meaningful trends, risks, and performance drivers.
• Monitor balance sheet activity, inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and sales and use tax treatment to ensure accurate records.
• Track cash flow activity, support forecasting efforts, and follow discrepancies through to resolution with clear communication to leadership.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and assist with the implementation of accounting tools or system enhancements that increase efficiency across entities.