Transactional Accountant
Independence, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44131, USA
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week
, leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!
The Transactional Accountant is an accounting professional responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month‑end close process across multiple business units. Responsibilities include analysis and reconciliation of select general ledger accounts, preparation and posting of monthly accruals, ensuring the accurate posting of operational and capital expenditures, ensuring accuracy of financial projects, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies, researching and resolving accounting issues as they arise, and assisting with special projects when necessary.
FlynnCore Competencies
At Flynn Group, our team members operate through four core competencies:
Consistent Achiever, Skilled Communicator, Culture Champion, and Trusted Owner. These competencies help us drive results, build a high‑caliber talent bench, and offer career opportunities across the Flynn Portfolio.
- Prepare and post monthly recurring entries related to operational activities.
- Monthly analysis and preparation of work papers supporting select balance sheet accounts across business units as assigned.
- Analysis of Operating Expense accounts to ensure proper and timely posting of invoices, transfers, adjustments, and preparation and processing of accruals as needed.
- Analysis and accruals for invoices and expenses not posted to the ERP prior to close.
- Assist with year‑end audit through work paper preparation supporting balance sheet account balances.
- Work cross‑functionally with Financial Accounting & Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash & Treasury and FP&A to support month, quarter and year‑end activities ensuring a timely and accurate close process.
- Collaborate with other F&A departments, operations and other support functions to identify and solve potential opportunities.
- Support Controller, Sr Director and Sr Manager on special projects and analysis as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within the department.
- Review divisional, admin and operations postings to proper GL accounts.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
- Qualified professionals must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting along with 1 to 3 years of accounting experience.
- CPA or MBA is a plus but not required.
- Must possess strong analytical and audit/research documentation skills.
- Comprehension of the monthly closing process.
- Must possess strong Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset software.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multi‑task and work under tight deadlines.
- SAP and/or Workday experience is preferred but not required.
- Finally, you should bring an excellent sense of humor to the table – we like to have FUN!
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Fridays)
- Company Outings
- Dining Discounts
- On‑Site Fitness Center
The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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