Staff Accountant Barberton, OH

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Ohio in a fully onsite, contract-to-permanent role. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activities with minimal supervision and bring strong attention to detail to a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have broad experience across core accounting functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and monthly reporting, along with advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience using the desktop version of Quick Books.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting tasks independently, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and properly maintained.
• Process vendor invoices and payments while monitoring accounts payable activity and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Manage customer billing, cash application, and account follow-up to keep accounts receivable current and organized.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support account reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end closing activities, including reviewing balances, updating supporting schedules, and finalizing reports.
• Utilize the desktop version of Quick Books to record transactions, maintain accounting data, and generate financial information.
• Build and analyze spreadsheets in Excel to support reporting, reconciliations, and financial review.
• Assist with tax-related work, including sales tax support and preparation of information needed for tax return processes.