Staff Accountant

Performance Health Supply,LLC • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Performance Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly financial close process. The role prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual analyses, and financial reports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of records across multiple legal entities and compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and complete close activities on time. Experience with payroll entries and reconciliations is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 1–3 years of month-end close or public accounting experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and correct issues at the root cause.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant financial software and ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with payroll entries and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Complete assigned close tasks in accordance with the monthly close calendar.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports.
• Prepare accruals and reclassifications, including customer cash discounts, vendor accruals, and other assigned entries.
• Support lease accounting activities, including amortization of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
• Analyze account balances, investigate variances, and research and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready supporting documentation, schedules, and workpapers for monthly account balances and financial transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting process efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with automating or streamlining recurring accounting activities and recommend process enhancements that strengthen internal controls and reduce manual effort.
• Communicate accounting issues, risks, and status updates proactively.
• Partner with internal departments to obtain information needed for financial reporting.
• Respond to inquiries and provide accounting support to business partners and management.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and special assignments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal control requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Insurance benefits
• Retirement programs
• Paid time off plans
• Family and parenting leaves
• Wellness programs
• Discount purchase programs
• Opportunity to earn a bonus

What This Job Offers

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