Junior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • $28–$34 Per Hour
11 days ago

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a client in the Paddock Hills, OH area to add a Junior Accountant to their accounting and finance team. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is looking to strengthen their general accounting experience while learning from an established team.

The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This position will provide exposure to month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Support the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries

  • Complete general ledger, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies

  • Assist with accounts payable activities, payment processing, and check runs

  • Prepare supporting schedules and assist with monthly financial reporting

  • Review financial activity and help identify and research variances

  • Maintain accurate accounting documentation and assist with audits and special projects

  • Partner with internal departments to obtain information and resolve accounting-related questions

  • Assist with additional accounting, reporting, and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred

  • At least 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred, including exposure to journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, or month-end close

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.

  • Experience with an ERP or accounting software is a plus but not required

  • Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and organizational skills

  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Coachable, collaborative, and motivated to grow within an accounting career

Pay Details: $28.00 to $34.00 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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Numbers & Facts

LocationCincinnati, OH
Salary$28–$34 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Check Processingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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