Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Helix Operating Company

LLC - 4.5

Beachwood, OH Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Benefits administration Financial close processing Preparation of internal financial performance reports Confidential information handling Financial data reconciliation Payroll tax Payroll tax processing Treasury operations Accounts receivable management Bachelor's degree in finance Cash flow monitoring Mid-level Credit card payment processing Finance Invoice payment processing Employee attendance management Bachelor's degree GAAP Vendor relationship management Accounting firm experience Vendor communication Paycheck issuance Closing the books Deposits 401(k) retirement plans Bachelor's degree in accounting Accounting Cash allocation Bank deposit preparation Payroll record maintenance Full Job Description About Helix Linear Helix Linear Technologies designs and manufactures high-precision motion control systems for industries where performance matters most, including aerospace, medical devices, defense, and advanced automation. Our products power mission-critical applications where reliability and precision down to ±0.0001 inches make all the difference. Our vision is to engineer what's possible in motion, with precision, integrity, and purpose. We pursue that vision by designing, machining, grinding, and assembling critical motion components in-house, including precision ball screws and linear systems. Our clean, climate-controlled facility is equipped with advanced manufacturing equipment including Citizen Swiss lathes, multi-axis CNC mills, precision grinders, and specialized assembly and test systems. Helix is growing and investing in people, new equipment, advanced processes, and the systems required to grow and scale the company. As we expand, we're building a world-class precision manufacturing operation, which means higher standards for ownership, communication, and collaboration across every role. About the Position The Staff Accountant owns payroll, cash management, AR/AP execution, and month-end close at Helix, including journal entries, GL account reconciliations, and trial balance support.

This is a full-cycle seat:

you'll see the business end-to-end, from a customer payment hitting the bank to how it rolls up in the financial statements, with direct visibility into how a growing manufacturer actually runs. This is not a data-entry role. It requires someone who understands how transactions roll into the financial statements and who can be trusted with payroll and banking access with minimal oversight. You'll work closely with the Controller and CFO, with real ownership over your area and room to grow as Helix scales. As a small, hands-on team, you'll also pitch in on general office needs from time to time, the kind of variety you don't get sitting in one lane at a larger company.

Ideal background:

2-3 years in public accounting or a similar in-house role, ready to move from firm work into ownership of a full accounting function. Responsibilities Payroll & Compliance Process weekly payroll, including garnishments, 401(k), and benefits deductions Manage garnishment and wage assignment processing Track and audit PTO accruals Manage attendance and time tracking Own year-end payroll close Cash & Banking Manage Positive Pay across all bank accounts Process bank deposits Reconcile bank and credit card statements Process machinery lease auto payments Run cash flow analysis using the AR/AP schedule Accounts Receivable Apply customer payments and post cash receipts to the ledger Send customer invoices and process proforma invoices for customer deposits Process customer credit card payments Reconcile and report on AR aging Process customer credit applications Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Review operating invoices Handle vendor inquiries Process vendor deposits Reconcile AP aging Month-End Close, General Ledger & Reporting Prepare and post journal entries Reconcile general ledger accounts Maintain fixed assets in Asset Keeper Support month-end close and contribute to trial balance preparation Support the preparation of internal financial reporting Support the processing of RMAs Support year-end 1099 preparation and filing Support the annual 401(k) audit Who You Are Detail-driven and allergic to unreconciled accounts, you don't move on until the numbers tie out. Comfortable owning a full cycle, not just a piece of it: you can build a trial balance, not just feed one. Trustworthy with sensitive information, payroll, garnishments, and banking access require discretion by default. Organized enough to run weekly payroll and a monthly close without things slipping.

Process-minded:

you document what you do so it survives if you're out sick. What You Bring 2-3 years of accounting experience, ideally including time in public accounting or a CPA firm (preferred) Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements and building a trial balance, not limited to AP/AR clerk work Payroll processing experience (preferred) Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger structure Strong Excel skills What Success Looks Like Payroll runs accurately and on time every week, with zero compliance errors on garnishments or benefits deductions Bank and credit card reconciliations completed within a fixed number of business days after month-end AR aging stays current with no surprises at month-end Month-end close runs on schedule with a clean trial balance 1099s and the 401(k) audit are completed without late filings or audit findings Why Join Helix At Helix, manufacturing isn't just what we do, it's who we are. Our work is built around precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. You'll work in a clean, climate-controlled facility with advanced equipment, alongside machinists, engineers, operators, and commercial team members who take pride in their work and hold themselves to high standards. Helix is building something meaningful, not just high-precision products, but a company defined by integrity, clarity, and disciplined execution in industries where the stakes are high. We engineer with purpose, take ownership of our work, and believe doing things the right way matters. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, PTO, and major holidays, along with steady daytime hours and scheduling flexibility to support work-life balance. If you take pride in solving problems, contributing to a team that values craftsmanship and accountability, and doing work where precision and reliability matter, Helix is a place where your work will truly matter. Helix Linear Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to U.S. export control laws, applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).