Staff Accountant

About The Company Our client is an established manufacturing organization offering a stable environment, hands-on training, and strong opportunities for professional growth. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant who wants to build experience beyond traditional general accounting and gain exposure to inventory, cost accounting, operations, and internal controls. Job Title Staff Accountant Location Independence, OH - Hybrid Salary $65,000-$75,000+ Benefits PTO 401(k) match Hybrid Position Overview The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on inventory accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, and manufacturing-related accounting activities. This individual will work closely with the accounting team as well as plant and operations personnel, providing valuable exposure to the financial side of a manufacturing environment. Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Staff Accountant) Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing and cost accounting experience Exposure to inventory, operational finance, internal controls, and plant operations Clear opportunity to develop toward Senior Accountant or Cost Accountant responsibilities Collaborative environment with visibility across accounting and operations Hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to grow into a senior accountant with a rapidly growing company Key Responsibilities (Staff Accountant) Perform inventory reconciliations, investigate variances, and support proper inventory valuation Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including prepaid inventory and accrued receipts Assist with month-end close, journal entries, supporting schedules, and account analysis Partner with operations and plant personnel to research and resolve accounting discrepancies Participate in internal audits, walkthroughs, documentation, and control testing Assist with fixed assets, depreciation schedules, AP/AR, and other general accounting functions Support ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and process improvement initiatives Preferred Qualifications (Staff Accountant) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 1-3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience is a plus Understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas #StaffAccountant #Manufacturing #Hybrid #INSEP2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr