Staff Accountant

Buckeye Relief•Eastlake, OH

About The Position

Buckeye Relief is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key accounting functions, including cash reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations, cash forecasting, inventory costing, journal entries, and financial reporting. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial information and supporting informed business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
1–2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience with inventory accounting and costing methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
Knowledge of inventory management and cost accounting practices.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash accounts.
Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies.
Monitor and maintain accurate general ledger account balances.
Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for month-end close.
Assist in preparing and maintaining short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
Monitor cash balances and provide recommendations to optimize cash management.
Analyze cash activity and identify trends impacting liquidity.
Maintain and analyze inventory costing records.
Support inventory valuation processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Assist with inventory reconciliations and periodic physical inventory counts.
Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
Support budget-to-actual and variance analyses.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.