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, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Logistics, Operational Support, Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Support Documentation, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Trucking, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
2 days ago

Junior Accountant

Salary Range: $48,000 – $56,000
Location: Onsite – Dublin, Ohio

About the Company

We are partnering with a well-established trucking and logistics organization known for operational precision, financial integrity, and industry-leading performance. This company values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. They are seeking a motivated Junior Accountant who enjoys hands-on accounting work and thrives in a fast-paced, asset-based environment.

Position Overview

The Junior Accountant will play a critical role in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This Junior Accountant position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with reconciliations, journal entries, and core accounting fundamentals. The Junior Accountant will be heavily involved in general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities, contributing directly to reliable financial reporting.

This role offers excellent exposure for a Junior Accountant looking to strengthen technical accounting skills within a complex transportation operation.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant

  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations, including:
    • Bank accounts
    • Fuel card programs
    • Vendor accounts
    • Balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, adjustments, prepaid expenses, and depreciation
  • Analyze general ledger activity and ensure proper debit and credit application as a detail-focused Junior Accountant
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies by partnering with AP, AR, operations, and maintenance teams
  • Support month-end close by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and variance explanations
  • Maintain documentation and support internal controls to ensure financial accuracy

Qualifications for the Junior Accountant

  • 1–3 years of experience as a Junior Accountant or in a similar entry-level accounting role
  • Strong understanding of debits and credits, general ledger structure, and accounting fundamentals
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams
  • Comfortable working under deadlines in a fast-paced, operationally driven 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/