Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Canton, Ohio; Monday-Friday

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

About the Company

Our client is a small, established manufacturing company serving regional and national customers. The organization values operational efficiency, hands-on problem solving, and maintaining accurate financial and production-related accounting records. The accounting function plays a key role in supporting inventory control, cost tracking, and overall business decision-making.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, including general ledger maintenance, cost tracking, inventory-related accounting, and month-end close. This role works closely with operations and management to ensure accurate financial reporting and support business performance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Staff Accountant):

• Direct exposure to manufacturing accounting and cost accounting fundamentals
• Opportunity to work closely with operations and production teams
• Broad accounting role with visibility into inventory, costing, and financial reporting
• Small company environment with hands-on responsibility and learning opportunities

Key Responsibilities (Staff Accountant):

• Assist with monthly general ledger close and journal entry preparation
• Perform account reconciliations, including inventory, COGS, and balance sheet accounts
• Support costing and inventory tracking processes (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
• Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking
• Maintain accurate records related to production costs and inventory valuation
• Support audits and provide documentation as needed

Qualifications (Staff Accountant):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing or inventory accounting exposure a plus