Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Cincinnati, OH • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a large organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling high-volume transactional work, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to month-end and reporting activities. The role offers the opportunity to work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and related accounting functions while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Enter, organize, and maintain financial data and supporting documentation with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Support day-to-day accounting operations by assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transaction processing.

Review incoming documents for completeness and alignment with company policies before routing items for approval.

Prepare, balance, and distribute transaction batches to ensure records are ready for final review and posting.

Assist with recurring financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other month-end close activities.

Record intercompany transactions, maintain related files, and help verify ledger accuracy during closing cycles.

Process cash activity, receipts, deposits, and other billing-related transactions while keeping accounting records up to date.

Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, affiliates, and internal business units to resolve questions and support shared financial services.

Contribute to specialized accounting tasks such as vendor setup, fixed asset support, tax-related documentation, and payment application preparation as needed.

Requirements - Associate degree and at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

Working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, identify issues quickly, and escalate concerns when appropriate.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work effectively and verify accuracy before completion.

Capable of working independently with limited supervision while also collaborating successfully with a team.

Able to follow established procedures, carry out instructions thoroughly, and maintain dependable performance.

Clear written and verbal communication skills with a high level of integrity, adaptability, and accountability.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology, along with solid computer-based administrative skills.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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