Finance & Accounting jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Finance & Accounting work in Columbus

Columbus runs on money jobs. The metro is a major banking and insurance town, and every one of those companies needs people to close the books, run payroll, and chase invoices. Right now 391 listings on the board match a search for "account", covering everything from accounts payable clerk to staff accountant to senior financial analyst. If you have a finance or accounting background, this is one of the deeper local markets you can work. Start with the full list of accounting and finance openings in Columbus.

Who is hiring

Two staffing firms, Creative Financial Staffing and Robert Half, are hiring right now on the board. Both place accounting and finance candidates with Columbus employers, and both fill temp, temp-to-hire, and direct roles. Going through a recruiter is often the fastest way into a company that is not advertising publicly.

Geographically, the work clusters in a few spots. Downtown holds the banking and insurance headquarters offices. The Polaris and Easton corridors are thick with corporate accounting departments. Healthcare systems like OhioHealth and the finance offices at Ohio State hire steadily, and the Rickenbacker logistics corridor needs AP, AR, and cost accounting people to keep freight moving. Check the current listings to see what is posted near you.

What it pays

Among Columbus postings that list pay, the average works out to about $85,800 a year. That figure blends entry-level clerk roles with senior accountant and analyst positions, so treat it as a midpoint for the field rather than a promise for any one job. Where you land depends on your title, your certifications, and how many month-end closes you have survived. Use the salary tool to see how a specific offer stacks up.

How to get hired

Accounting roles in Columbus move fast, especially through staffing firms. A few things that shorten the search:

• Set up job alerts so new postings hit your inbox the day they go live. Recruiters often fill roles within days.
• Register with the staffing firms hiring now. One conversation with Creative Financial Staffing or Robert Half can put you in front of multiple employers at once.
• Lead your resume with software. QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Workday, and advanced Excel are the first things a screener scans for. Name what you have actually used.
• Show results, not duties. Concrete lines about invoice volume, close timelines, or clean audits beat a generic list of responsibilities.
• Apply the same day you spot a fit on the accounting listings. Waiting a week on a posted finance role usually means it is already gone.

Common questions

How many accounting and finance jobs are open in Columbus right now?

The board currently shows 391 listings matching a search for "account". That includes accounts payable, payroll, bookkeeping, staff accountant, and analyst roles across the metro. New postings go up all the time, so set up a job alert if today's batch does not fit.

What do accounting jobs pay in Columbus?

Among current postings that list pay, the average is about $85,800 a year. Actual offers vary widely by title and experience, from entry-level clerk positions up to senior accountant and analyst roles.

Do I need a CPA to get hired in Columbus?

Not for most roles. Accounts payable, payroll, bookkeeping, and many staff accountant jobs do not require a license. A CPA matters most for senior accountant, audit, and controller positions, and it usually commands higher pay.