Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Mentor, Ohio. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly close activities, and providing meaningful analysis to help guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience working in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to collaborate across finance operations.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and help finalize monthly closing activities in a timely manner.
• Examine general ledger activity to confirm accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues that affect financial reporting.
• Evaluate financial results by reviewing cost performance, revenue patterns, commitments, and budget-to-actual variances for management insight.
• Identify unusual account movements and recommend practical actions to improve controls, spending, and overall financial performance.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle by gathering financial data, assisting with forecasts, and supporting planning discussions.
• Manage prepaid balances and record recurring monthly expenses to ensure proper expense recognition.
• Review internal requests for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approval before processing.
• Administer fixed asset records, monitor asset activity across the company, and calculate depreciation expense.
• Support vendor payment activities, including manual checks and electronic disbursements, and provide analytical assistance to accounts receivable and accounts payable teams as needed.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, tax-related support, and other compliance reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience analyzing costs, budget variances, and financial trends to support operational decision-making.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax reporting responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong overall computer skills.
• Experience working with integrated accounting or manufacturing systems, including Sage MAS 500, is preferred.
• Background in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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