Staff Accountant

Our family owned client is a versatile and growing business looking to add a Staff Accountant to their shared services team in Steubenville, OH.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the organization by maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, managing accounts receivable, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position works closely with department managers to provide timely financial information and analytical support that assists in sound business decision-making.

What you will do:

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and identify significant variances from budget or prior periods.

Profit & Loss Management

• Prepare and distribute departmental and company Profit & Loss statements.
• Review revenue and expense trends.
• Analyze operating performance and recommend improvements.
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast.

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Review aging reports and follow up on overdue balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Research billing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with operational departments to resolve payment issues.
• Assist with bad debt analysis and reserve recommendations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in developing annual operating budgets, maintain departmental budgets, and monitor budget performance throughout the year.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual analyses.
• Support forecasting and financial planning activities.

Invoice Review & Approval

• Review invoices for coding accuracy and proper approvals.
• Ensure expenditures comply with company policies.
• Verify supporting documentation before processing payments.
• Assist management with purchase approval compliance.
• Monitor spending against approved budgets.

Financial Analysis

• Prepare recurring financial reports for leadership.
• Analyze operating expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with cash flow reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; or a high school diploma (or GED) with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Preferred knowledge and skills:

• Multi-company or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Property management, construction, or service industry experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems).