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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
Accounting & auditing
Staff accountant
STAFF ACCOUNTANT.
vandalia, ohio
Posted 1 day ago
Closes 9/29/2026 Job details Summary Spherion
$70,000 - $85,000 per year
Permanent
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Industry
accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations)
Reference number
S_180013 Spherion is hiring a Staff Accountant for our client in Vandalia, OH! This role will be a key player in maintaining financial integrity, supporting month-end closures, and ensuring operations run like a well-oiled machine. From managing general ledger entries to navigating two different companies and two distinct ERP systems, your impact will be felt across the entire organization.
Responsibilities:
Drive Accuracy:
Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting, and recording accounting data.
Master the
Ledger:
Assist with general ledger maintenance by preparing and posting journal entries, and support month-end closing and account reconciliations.
Be the
Backbone:
Help serve as a backup for the Accounting Manager and other key accounting functions, ensuring the efficiency of financial operations.
Optimize Operations:
Be involved in costing and inventory functions, manage fixed assets, and support the continuous improvement of accounting systems and procedures.
Collaborate & Innovate:
Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, and Operations to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve workflows. ...
Ensure Compliance:
Help maintain strict compliance with internal control policies and GAAP requirements.
Working hours:
8:00 AM - 4:00
PM Skills:
A background in Manufacturing is preferred.
Experience with Fixed Assets or Costing/Inventory functions is a major plus!
Education:
Associate Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
- An Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3-5 years of experience in general accounting, including 1-2 years specifically in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (you must be a pro with Pivot Tables and V-Lookups!).
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and possess a high level of attention to detail.
Professional communicator who excels at interacting with coworkers, customers, and business partners. Today! #PROFDIV Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more
key responsibilities
Drive Accuracy:
Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting, and recording accounting data.
Master the
Ledger:
Assist with general ledger maintenance by preparing and posting journal entries, and support month-end closing and account reconciliations.
Be the
Backbone:
Help serve as a backup for the Accounting Manager and other key accounting functions, ensuring the efficiency of financial operations.
Optimize Operations:
Be involved in costing and inventory functions, manage fixed assets, and support the continuous improvement of accounting systems and procedures.
Collaborate & Innovate:
Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, and Operations to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve workflows.
Ensure Compliance:
Help maintain strict compliance with internal control policies and GAAP requirements. experience 4-7 years skills A background in Manufacturing is preferred.
Experience with Fixed Assets or Costing/Inventory functions is a major plus! qualifications An Associate or Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance.3-5 years of experience in general accounting, including 1-2 years specifically in Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivableProficiency in Microsoft Excel (you must be a pro with Pivot Tables and V-Lookups!).Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and possess a high level of attention to detail. Professional communicator who excels at interacting with coworkers, customers, and business partners. education Associate share this job.
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