Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a wood and furniture manufacturing company in Youngstown, Ohio on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day financial operations with reporting and compliance work in a collaborative environment. The role supports core accounting activities that help maintain accurate records, strengthen controls, and deliver dependable financial information across the business.

Responsibilities:

- Manage payroll processing with a high level of accuracy, ensuring employee updates, deductions, and garnishments are handled correctly and on schedule.

- Record payroll activity through appropriate journal entries and assist with payroll tax reporting and related documentation.

- Prepare recurring financial and management reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual review.

- Oversee customer billing, post incoming payments, and keep accounts receivable balances aligned with the general ledger.

- Monitor outstanding receivables, issue customer statements, and follow up on overdue accounts to support timely collections.

- Maintain sales tax exemption records, support sales and use tax compliance efforts, and assist with required filings.

- Calculate commission expense and complete reconciliations for bank accounts, benefit invoices, and other balance sheet accounts.

- Contribute to general ledger upkeep, account reconciliations, period-end close tasks, and audit support, including year-end and payroll-related reviews.

- Provide cross-functional accounting support, including backup assistance with accounts payable and participation in additional finance projects as needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

- Accounting or finance experience that includes work with payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.

- Working knowledge of core accounting principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.

- Experience supporting tax-related activities, including sales tax, corporate tax, or related compliance responsibilities.

- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and transaction processing.

- Solid understanding of payroll regulations and applicable tax requirements.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in detailed work.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with finance, human resources, sales, and other business partners.

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