Junior Accountant

CFS

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,000–$56,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Communication Skills, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Logistics, Reconciliation, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Trucking, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
13 days ago

Junior Accountant
$48-56k
Onsite, Dublin, Ohio



About Us


We are working with a trucking and logistics company committed to operational accuracy, financial integrity, and industry‑leading performance. We are looking for a driven Junior Accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and brings strong technical accounting skills—especially in reconciliations, journal entries, and debit/credit fundamentals. This role plays a critical part in supporting accurate financial reporting for a complex, dynamic transportation operation.


Position Overview


The Junior Accountant will assist with daily accounting functions, month‑end close activities, and continuous account reconciliation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into numbers, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring financial statements are accurate. The position involves extensive work with general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and debit/credit application.


Key Responsibilities



  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations including:

    • Bank accounts

    • Fuel card programs

    • Vendor accounts

    • Balance sheet accounts



  • Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments, prepaid expenses, depreciation, etc.).

  • Analyze general ledger activity and ensure proper debit/credit application.

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies by working with AP, AR, operations, and maintenance teams.

  • Assist with month‑end close responsibilities, including schedules, reconciliations, and variance explanations.


Qualifications



  • 1–3 years experience as a Junior Accountant or similar accounting role.

  • Strong understanding of debits/credits, general ledger structure, and accounting fundamentals.

  • Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

  • Comfortable handling deadlines in a fast‑paced, asset‑based industry environment.



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    About the Company

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    CFS

    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.

    COMPANY SIZE
    500 to 999 employees
    INDUSTRY
    Financial Services
    FOUNDED
    1994
    WEBSITE
    http://www.cfstaffing.com/