Job Description
Accountant – Mt. Vernon, OH (Fully Onsite)
Pay: $25–$30/hr, depending on experience
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to join our onsite team in Mt. Vernon. The ideal candidate will handle daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support month-end and year-end closing activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting standards
Process payroll or assist with payroll functions as needed
Support budget preparation and forecasting
Monitor and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies
Prepare and file state/local tax documents and assist with audits
Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insights
Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
2+ years of accounting experience (AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations)
Strong understanding of GAAP
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and time-management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information
Work Schedule:
Fully onsite in Mt. Vernon, OH
Standard business hours, Monday–Friday
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Mt. Vernon, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $25–$30 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Softwareunmatched
- Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
- Accounts Payableunmatched
- Accounts Receivableunmatched
- Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
- Journal Entriesunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Payroll Administrationunmatched
- Pivot Tablesunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vlookupsunmatched
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