Job Description
Staff Accountant
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Full-time
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in West Chester, Ohio thats expanding its Shared Services team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support core accounting functions that ensure accurate financial reporting and a timely month-end close. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, maintaining financial documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to support daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities General Accounting
Prepare recurring and standard journal entries to support the general ledger.
Complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve routine discrepancies.
Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for the monthly financial close.
Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation supporting financial transactions.
Research routine accounting issues and escalate more complex matters as needed.
Support month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Assist with variance analysis by gathering and organizing supporting information.
Support intercompany and multi-entity accounting activities.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes and close efficiency.
Compile supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and internal controls.
Assist with compliance reporting and documentation requests.
Maintain organized financial records to support audit readiness.
Partner with accounting team members and internal departments to resolve routine accounting questions.
Collaborate with business partners to gather financial information and support reporting needs.
Complete special projects and ad hoc assignments as assigned.
Develop proficiency with ERP systems, BlackLine, and financial reporting tools.
Expand knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting practices.
Participate in cross-training opportunities across multiple accounting functions.
Build technical accounting skills through progressively complex assignments.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
12 years of accounting experience or relevant internship experience.
Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of financial statements and general ledger accounting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with ERP systems or financial reporting software is a plus.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Early-career accounting professional eager to build technical expertise and advance within the accounting field.
Detail-oriented individual who values accuracy and strong financial controls.
Collaborative team player who enjoys working with cross-functional business partners.
Self-motivated learner who embraces new challenges and continuous professional development.
Organized professional capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | West Chester, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.