Staff Accountant

Performance Health Supply,LLC•Akron, OH

4d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Performance Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly financial close process through journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual analyses, and financial reporting. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple legal entities and ensuring 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 reconciliation is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
1–3 years of month-end close or public accounting experience.
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 and 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.
Perform account analyses and reconciliations to ensure 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 accounting entries.
Support lease accounting activities, including amortization of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
Analyze account balances and investigate variances.
Research and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
Ensure supporting documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Maintain schedules and workpapers supporting monthly account balances.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.
Assist in automating or streamlining recurring accounting activities.
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.
Maintain organized and complete documentation supporting financial transactions.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal control requirements.
Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.