Staff Accountant Jobs in Ohio

Staff Accountant jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where corporate headquarters, major healthcare systems, and regional manufacturers maintain consistent accounting teams. Companies like Nationwide, Progressive, and Procter & Gamble have deep roots in the state and regularly hire at the staff level. Demand is strongest in corporate accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting, with openings at both entry-level and experienced tiers across public accounting firms and private industry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles89
Top employerTCP
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring43
Work type60% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Staff Accountant
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Columbus Regional Airport Authority
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Staff Accountant
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Columbus, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$68k - $73k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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C
Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
Core specialty
Cincinnati, Ohio
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Burris Company
Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
Burris Company
Miamisburg, Ohio
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
11-50

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McLane Company
Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
McLane Company
Lockbourne, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Miami University
Staff Accountant, Capital
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Staff Accountant, Capital
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$50k - $60k/yr
Hybrid
Military encouraged
1,001-5,000

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Staff Accountant Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cincinnati
10 jobs
Cleveland
7 jobs
Dayton
5 jobs
Canton
3 jobs
Kent
2 jobs
Akron
2 jobs
Aurora
2 jobs
Dublin
2 jobs

Staff Accountant Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

TCP
TCP2 open roles
M/I Homes
M/I Homes2 open roles
Miami University
Miami University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • News & Publishing

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff accountant jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger reconciliation
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks
  • One to three years of experience in a staff or junior accountant role
  • Active CPA licensure or active progress toward CPA exam through the Ohio State Board of Accountancy
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling

Staff Accountant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a staff accountant in Ohio?

Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field as the baseline credential. To advance into senior or licensed roles, candidates pursue CPA licensure through the Ohio State Board of Accountancy, which administers the Uniform CPA Exam and sets Ohio's education and experience requirements. Many entry-level staff accountants start in public accounting firms or corporate finance teams before pursuing licensure while working.

Which companies hire staff accountants in Ohio?

Employers hiring staff accountants in Ohio right now include TCP, M/I Homes, and Miami University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance carriers, healthcare networks, and manufacturing headquarters means demand is distributed across multiple sectors rather than tied to a single industry.

Which Ohio cities have the most staff accountant jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the largest share of staff accountant openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is home to numerous Fortune 500 and regional corporate headquarters, Cleveland draws volume from its healthcare and financial services sectors, and Cincinnati benefits from major consumer goods and manufacturing employers anchored there.

Are there remote staff accountant jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields. Staff accounting is primarily a desk-based analytical role, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 40% of staff accountant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely accounting work can be performed off-site. Month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliation tasks are the functions most commonly offered in remote formats.

How can I get hired as a staff accountant in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an accounting internship or new-graduate rotational program at a large Ohio employer, with firms like Deloitte and KPMG running structured associate programs out of their Columbus and Cleveland offices. Corporate accounting teams at Ohio-based manufacturers and insurance carriers regularly hire for accounts payable and junior general ledger roles that require no prior experience. Completing the first section of the CPA exam or earning a bookkeeping credential through the Ohio Society of CPAs gives candidates a competitive edge in those applicant pools.

Where can I find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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