Accounting Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Call Volume, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Financial Control, Intuit Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Vlookups
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
9 days ago

Our client, located on the north side of Columbus, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term potential for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of accounting, has strong Excel skills, and is comfortable in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Compile and maintain weekly production reports for multiple divisions

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations

  • Prepare and process weekly bank deposits

  • Assist with annual budget preparation alongside the Controller

  • Enter and maintain payroll data in spreadsheets and within bookkeeping software

  • Support accounting operations using QuickBooks

  • Provide administrative support, including answering phones, taking messages, and directing calls

  • Assist with high call volume, particularly between 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Qualifications:

  • At least 1 years of accounting experience

  • Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

  • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to multitask and support both accounting and administrative functions

  • Professional communication skills and customer-focused mindset

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (onsite)

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.

Pay Details: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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