Accounting Co-Op

Job Description

Accounting Co-op (Spring 2027) | Total Quality Logistics

The Tone:
This is a full-time, paid Accounting Co-Op position for Spring 2026 at Total Quality Logistics, located in Cincinnati, OH. Total Quality Logistics holds the distinction of being Cincinnati’s largest privately-held company, playing a significant role in its industry through various services. This Co-Op role is crucial for an aspiring accounting professional to develop fundamental skills, directly supporting the accounting team in the preparation, analysis, and communication of vital financial information and business metrics that drive company decisions. It offers a practical opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to the financial operations of a large organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Co-op
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Cincinnati, OH
• Pay: $18 hourly
• Team: Staff Accountants and Accounting Manager team
• Mission: Help in the preparation, analysis, and communication of vital financial information and business metrics.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Processes: Take ownership of managing the end-to-end customer refund and rebate processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Bank Activity Management: Oversee daily bank activity, meticulously recording all transactions and ensuring timely and accurate booking into the general ledger.
• Financial Reporting Support: Provide substantial assistance in the comprehensive financial reporting process, contributing to the preparation of crucial monthly and quarterly financial data, statements, detailed reports, and all necessary supporting documentation.
• Account Reconciliation: Accurately and promptly reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Audit Coordination: Actively contribute to the coordination efforts for the year-end audit conducted by the external accounting firm, aiding in the provision of required documentation and information.
• Executive Presentation Support: Support the accounting team in preparing for the monthly and quarterly presentations of financial statement information directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Must-Haves
• Background: This Entry-Level role requires a candidate actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, demonstrating a strong academic record with a competitive GPA.
• Experience: Applicants must possess practical experience with Microsoft Excel, utilizing its functionalities for data analysis, reporting, and supporting various accounting tasks.
• Skills: Key skills include a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy in all daily tasks and projects, excellent organizational and communication abilities, a keen attention to detail, and the capability to consistently meet communicated schedules and deadlines. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and exhibit a collaborative team player mentality.