Staff Accountant Robert Half - 3.9 Mentor, OH Job Details $80,000 - $90,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Mentor, Ohio. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities, and helping management understand financial performance through meaningful analysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting practices, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple areas of the finance function.

Responsibilities:

Lead recurring close activities by preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and summarizing financial results for review. Evaluate general ledger activity to confirm accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain reliable accounting records. Examine financial patterns across expenses, revenue, and budget performance, then provide insight to management on notable changes and business impact. Recommend practical improvements related to spending efficiency, budget management, and tax-related considerations based on financial findings. Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle by assisting with forecasts, supporting schedules, and variance analysis. Manage prepaid balances and ensure monthly expense recognition is recorded correctly and on time. Review internal payment or spending requests for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate managerial authorization. Administer fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, record maintenance, and company-wide depreciation calculations. Support vendor payment activities, including manual disbursements and electronic payments, while assisting AR and AP teammates with research and issue resolution as needed. Participate in annual audit preparation and help complete required compliance and reporting activities. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar finance role. Strong knowledge of core accounting principles, including journal entries, general ledger review, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. Experience performing financial and cost analysis, including budget variance review and trend evaluation. Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and related reporting responsibilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business accounting applications. Experience working with integrated manufacturing environments and accounting systems such as Sage MAS 500 is preferred. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .