Staff Accountant Kent, Ohio | Robert Half

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Stow, Ohio on a long-term contract basis. This permanent, on-site opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage daily transactional work while contributing to month-end activities with accuracy and consistency. The position will provide coverage during an extended leave and offers the chance to step into a broad accounting role that supports both operational and close-related functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage customer billing activities, apply incoming payments accurately, and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
• Process supplier invoices, maintain vendor records, and assist with scheduled disbursements to ensure accounts payable operations run smoothly.
• Prepare journal entries and record accruals as part of the monthly close process, maintaining accuracy across the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to help keep financial records complete and reliable.
• Contribute to the close timeline by completing assigned tasks on schedule and responding to additional accounting requests as business needs arise.
• Use Sage Intacct and Excel to organize accounting data, support reporting needs, and improve day-to-day efficiency within the function.