Accounting Associate

We are looking for an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Cleveland, Ohio. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment. The person in this role will contribute to accurate reporting, account analysis, and payment tracking while partnering with colleagues to keep financial records current and reliable. This assignment offers the chance to work across core accounting activities and provide steady support during a contract coverage need.

Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain key financial records such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, budgets, and payroll-related documentation.
• Complete monthly close activities by recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and reviewing profit and loss results for accuracy.
• Monitor the general ledger and related financial data to ensure transactions, tax information, and supporting records remain current and correct.
• Compare actual results against budgets, investigate variances, and help identify trends that may affect financial forecasts.
• Review variance reports and other accounting analyses to confirm explanations are accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Oversee accounts receivable activity by tracking outstanding balances, recording incoming payments, and resolving posting discrepancies.
• Verify account balances across multiple records and research inconsistencies to support clean and accurate financial reporting.
• Support updates or improvements to accounting systems when needed, including helping team members understand revised processes.
• Examine billing and invoicing information within accounting databases and apply cash receipts to the appropriate accounts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, along with 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Practical understanding of accounting procedures and established standards, with the ability to address moderately complex issues independently.
• Strong capability to evaluate options, apply accounting judgment, and use prior experience to make sound routine decisions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing detailed financial statements, reconciliations, and related reports.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills, including comfort working with percentages, allocations, and other finance-related calculations.
• Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines within structured processes.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain accounting information in a straightforward and detail-focused manner.

Compensation

$37.00-$39.00 Hourly

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