Staff Accountant - Direct Hire

Job Title: Staff Accountant - 26-00246 Staff Accountant | Mansfield, Ohio | $75,000–$85,000 | Direct Hire Spherion Mid Ohio, in partnership with an established organization in Richland County, Ohio, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This is a well-rounded accounting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to work closely with senior financial leadership. The Staff Accountant will support general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily cash reporting across multiple departments and related entities. *This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity with no temp-to-hire or probationary period required.* Schedule: Monday through Friday Full time and fully onsite in Mansfield, Ohio Generally 9am to 5pm during training Some schedule flexibility may be available once fully trained What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out Employer-paid medical coverage Approximately $6,500 employer-funded HSA contribution for individual coverage Direct exposure to senior financial leadership Well-rounded accounting responsibilities beyond one specialized function Opportunity to work across multiple departments and related business entities Growing accounting team with cross-training and opportunities to expand your responsibilities Key Responsibilities Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts Prepare journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense reconciliations Review account activity and research discrepancies or unusual transactions Assist with preliminary monthly financial statement preparation Support the month end close process Code and process accounts payable invoices Communicate with vendors regarding invoice questions and discrepancies Prepare check and electronic payment information for approval Post incoming payments and support accounts receivable activity Assist with billing responsibilities as needed Prepare and maintain daily cash reporting Support accounting activity for multiple departments and related entities Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation Cross-train on additional accounting functions to provide departmental coverage What We're Looking For 3–5 years of well-rounded accounting experience preferred Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered when they have strong, hands-on internship experience across multiple accounting functions Internship experience should include broader accounting exposure beyond primarily audit work, such as general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or financial statement preparation Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month end close support Accounts payable and accounts receivable experience Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs or similar functions Experience using QuickBooks, Sage, or another accounting or ERP system Ability to learn new systems and accounting processes Experience supporting multiple departments or business entities is helpful Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not required with strong, relevant experience Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is accurate, dependable, and comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities may shift throughout the year. This person should be approachable and collaborative while still remaining focused and productive. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across different areas of accounting and wants to help improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Compensation and Benefits $75,000–$85,000 annually Employer-paid medical coverage Approximately $6,500 employer-funded HSA contribution for individual coverage Dental and vision insurance Basic life insurance Simple IRA with a 3% employer match Immediate vesting in employer retirement contributions Paid time off Paid sick time

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