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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,796 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
Staff Accountant Location:
Canton, Ohio–Monday-Friday Salary:
$60,000-$65,000 About the Company Our client is a small, established manufacturing company serving regional and national customers. The organization values operational efficiency, hands-on problem solving, and maintaining accurate financial and production-related accounting records. The accounting function plays a key role in supporting inventory control, cost tracking, and overall business decision-making. Position Overview The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, including general ledger maintenance, cost tracking, inventory-related accounting, and month-end close. This role works closely with operations and management to ensure accurate financial reporting and support business performance. Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Staff Accountant):- Direct exposure to manufacturing accounting and cost accounting fundamentals
- Opportunity to work closely with operations and production teams
- Broad accounting role with visibility into inventory, costing, and financial reporting
- Small company environment with hands-on responsibility and learning opportunities Key Responsibilities (Staff Accountant):
- Assist with monthly general ledger close and journal entry preparation
- Perform account reconciliations, including inventory, COGS, and balance sheet accounts
- Support costing and inventory tracking processes (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
- Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking
- Maintain accurate records related to production costs and inventory valuation
- Support audits and provide documentation as needed Qualifications (Staff Accountant):
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
- Manufacturing or inventory accounting exposure a plus #accounting #growth #development EB-1788389584