Staff Accountant

Pivotal Solutions

Salary undisclosed

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteExpert

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Description

Position Overview:

We are in search of a meticulous and dedicated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of financial statements, maintaining financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and standards. They should be analytical, detail-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Data Management: Prepare and maintain financial records, ledgers, and statements.

Reconciliation: Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process accounts payable, manage invoices, and handle outgoing bills and invoices. Track and resolve outstanding payment issues.

Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

Tax Compliance: Assist with tax return preparation and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax requirements and filings.

Audit Support: Provide assistance during internal or external audits by producing requested documents and providing explanations.

Budgeting: Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

General Ledger: Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger.

Continuous Improvement: Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.

Compliance: Stay updated with industry trends and changes in regulations, ensuring compliance in all accounting practices.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

1-3 years of professional accounting experience.

Strong understanding of GAAP and other accounting principles.

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP).

Solid Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.

Experience in a public accounting firm.

Familiarity with tax preparation software.

Knowledge of payroll processing.

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About this role

Pivotal Solutions is looking for a Staff Accountant to handle core financial operations in their Columbus office. You'd manage the full cycle of accounting work—from preparing and reconciling financial records to processing payables and receivables, posting to the general ledger, and supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements. The role also involves tax compliance assistance, audit support, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting efforts. Beyond routine tasks, you'd be expected to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement, and to stay current with regulatory changes affecting the company's accounting practices.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and one to three years of professional accounting experience. You'll need solid proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks, Oracle, or SAP, strong Excel capabilities, and a firm grasp of GAAP and standard accounting principles. A CPA or active pursuit of one is preferred, as is prior public accounting firm experience and familiarity with tax preparation software and payroll processing. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to someone detail-oriented and analytical who wants to build foundational accounting experience in a structured finance environment.

Typical pay for this role

$60,000

Typical range: $60,000 to $80,000

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