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Robert Half
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
Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Strongsville, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily transactional accuracy with broader financial support activities. The position works closely with the Controller and contributes to month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations, and asset accounting in a fully onsite environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create and record recurring and ad hoc journal entries to support accurate monthly financial results.
- Review general ledger activity, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and investigate variances or unresolved items.
- Track and reconcile intercompany balances, accruals, tooling-related costs, and capital spending schedules.
- Oversee fixed asset records by monitoring acquisitions, retirements, and ongoing asset accountability.
- Contribute to monthly reporting packages, budgeting support, profitability reviews, and variance analysis.
- Assist with accounts receivable reconciliation work and prepare related month-end reporting details.
- Partner with the Corporate Controller on audit preparation, financial statement support, and assigned projects.
- Follow established accounting policies and internal procedures to help maintain compliance and consistency.
- Support accounting activities tied to company systems and reporting processes as needed. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of general ledger exposure preferred.
- Practical experience preparing journal entries and completing reconciliations.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting databases or ERP systems.
- Ability to organize work effectively, maintain accuracy, and manage multiple deadlines.
- Capable of working independently while also collaborating with cross-functional team members.
- Solid analytical skills with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.