Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a wood and furniture manufacturing company in Youngstown, Ohio on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day financial operations with reporting and compliance work in a collaborative environment. The role supports core accounting activities that help maintain accurate records, strengthen controls, and deliver dependable financial information across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll processing with a high level of accuracy, ensuring employee updates, deductions, and garnishments are handled correctly and on schedule.
• Record payroll activity through appropriate journal entries and assist with payroll tax reporting and related documentation.
• Prepare recurring financial and management reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual review.
• Oversee customer billing, post incoming payments, and keep accounts receivable balances aligned with the general ledger.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, issue customer statements, and follow up on overdue accounts to support timely collections.
• Maintain sales tax exemption records, support sales and use tax compliance efforts, and assist with required filings.
• Calculate commission expense and complete reconciliations for bank accounts, benefit invoices, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Contribute to general ledger upkeep, account reconciliations, period-end close tasks, and audit support, including year-end and payroll-related reviews.
• Provide cross-functional accounting support, including backup assistance with accounts payable and participation in additional finance projects as needed.