What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CFS?
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Youngstown, OH
$50,000- $60,000
A growing, multi-location organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional with 1–2 years of general ledger experience who is looking to continue developing their accounting skills within a growing organization.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and the monthly close process.
Overview Of The Staff Accountant Role
Youngstown, OH
$50,000- $60,000
A growing, multi-location organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional with 1–2 years of general ledger experience who is looking to continue developing their accounting skills within a growing organization.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and the monthly close process.
Overview Of The Staff Accountant Role
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
- Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements
- Research and resolve account discrepancies
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external reporting
- Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
- Support audit and tax requests
- Assist with financial reporting and ad hoc accounting projects
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 1–2 years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience
- Understanding of fundamental accounting principles
- Strong knowledge of debits, credits, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Experience assisting with month-end close
- Ability to understand and analyze financial statements
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with an ERP or accounting system preferred
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000