Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations in Oxford, Ohio. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core accounting functions, contributing to accurate reporting, and partnering with a collaborative finance team. The role offers hands-on involvement in transactional accounting, reconciliations, and period-end close activities while handling sensitive financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activities for multiple non-profit entities, ensuring financial records are complete, organized, and accurate.
• Process routine accounting transactions across the general ledger, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation.
• Collaborate regularly with finance team members to support smooth daily operations and maintain alignment across accounting workflows.
• Contribute to monthly and year-end close processes by preparing supporting entries, reviewing activity, and helping meet reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet and expense accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Perform recurring bank and cash reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of financial balances and transaction activity.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and assisting the accounting team during year-end audit preparation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive financial data and internal records.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative assignments as business needs require, including adapting to updated financial systems and tools.