Senior Staff Accountant

TORSION GROUP CORP • Strongsville, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and compliance with accounting standards. This role partners closely with the Controller, FP&A, and cross-functional teams to maintain financial integrity and support business decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant is both a hands-on contributor and a subject-matter expert for core accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or CPA-track preferred).
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling fundamentals).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• FP&A Experience preferred
• Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for accuracy and deadlines.
• Analytical rigor — digs into variances and identifies root causes.
• Process discipline — maintains clean reconciliations and documentation.
• Communication clarity — explains accounting concepts to non-finance teams.
• Continuous improvement — proactively enhances processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and compliance with GAAP.
• Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts (cash, accruals, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, etc.).
• Investigate variances and provide clear explanations to management.
• Maintain documentation to support audit readiness.
• Support AP, AR, payroll, and cash management activities as needed.
• Review and approve transactions to ensure proper coding and policy compliance.
• Assist with revenue recognition, expense accruals, and cost allocations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve close efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and internal control improvements.
• Document processes and maintain updated accounting policies.
• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with tax filings, 1099s, and other compliance reporting.
• Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and forecasting inputs.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, and procurement to ensure accurate financial data.
• Provide accounting guidance to business partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior