Accountant market brief · Columbus, OH
Entry-level Accountant Jobs in Columbus, OH
60 entry-level accountant openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 46 employers, led by JPMC, Department of Children and Youth, and State of Ohio. The middle half of posted salaries runs $47,840–$75,000 a year (median $62,000), from the 52% of listings that disclose pay. 7% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 12, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 60
- Live accountant openings currently tracked in the Columbus market.
Companies hiring
- 46
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $62,000
- 52% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Columbus's accountant market is led by entry-level openings, with 60 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
60
Hiring employers
46
Salary coverage
52%
Median experience
3.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
28
21 companies · $52,801 median
Established employers
13
10 companies · $70,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$47,840
P50
$62,000
P75
$75,000
P90
$81,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare accountant opportunities in Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 60 live roles tracked in this market.
- 46 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026.
A practical market plan for Accountant in Columbus
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
60 accountant openings across 46 employers establish the current Columbus opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 60 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 46 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 60 matches
Representative openings
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Entry-level Accountant jobs in Columbus: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many entry-level accountant jobs are open in Columbus?
Metaintro tracks 60 live entry-level accountant openings from 46 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do entry-level accountant jobs in Columbus pay?
The median posted salary is $62,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $47,840 to $75,000. Based on the 52% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which companies are hiring for entry-level accountant jobs in Columbus?
JPMC, Department of Children and Youth, State of Ohio, and Ultimus have the most open entry-level accountant roles here right now, out of 46 hiring employers.
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