Staff Accountant

This position is an on-site role based in our North Canton, Ohio office. Applicants must currently reside in NE Ohio. Our campus offers a welcoming and conveniently located work environment, including an onside cafeteria with hot meals, a coffee cafe, and an on-site gym for employees. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant assists the accounting team with month-end close and the preparation of the financial statements. Duties also include assistance with other various projects within the finance/accounting organization including annual audit preparation and reconciliations.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements and MD&A in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Preparation of monthly financial packages circulated to the management team.
• Support the accounting function and teams, with a continuous focus on improving policies, processes, procedures and systems; month-end close process; consolidation; and accounting operations. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with US GAAP.
• Perform period-end accruals, adjustments, recurring, and other accounting entries at the Corporate level and across the Company’s operating segments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations in your areas of oversight.
• Work across the finance function to document and ensure internal control compliance.
• Interpret and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual results.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements to ensure accuracy of financial information and compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare account reconciliations (quarterly, at a minimum).
• Prepare monthly account fluctuation explanations.
• Perform research, interpret technical accounting guidance, and assist in the documentation of areas including:
• Lease accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Financial reporting and related disclosures
• FASB ASU pronouncements
• Assist with coordinating the activities of the external auditors to ensure successful completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Analyze financial data to determine accounting, finance, and tax implications for all material business decisions.
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation preferred
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the capacity to identify, assess and prioritize competing interests and needs
• Skills and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing to convey complex concepts clearly and logically
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion
• Skill and ability to strategically execute within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented and complex environment
• Knowledge of specialized tools is a plus but not required (Microsoft D365, reporting software such as deFacto, Basware, Blackline)
  
  

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.