Staff Accountant, New Oxford

Job Description Job Description 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.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent combination of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, and period-end close.
• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with strong 10-key skills.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly; experience with accounting platforms such as AccuFund is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work on-site in an office environment and manage confidential information responsibly.