Senior Staff Accountant

CFS; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

CFS in Hudson, OH is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, and GL activities. The role offers ownership of key accounting processes, process-improvement opportunities, and mentorship to junior staff, with close collaboration with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years of experience, and strong Excel and GAAP knowledge for accurate reconciliations and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with process improvements, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting activities
• Prepare and review account reconciliations while ensuring balance sheet accuracy
• Assist with inventory, cash, receivables, payables, and other core accounting functions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, policies, and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Hudson, Ohio - On-Site

Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 depending on expereince

About The Company

Our client is a well-established Northeast Ohio organization with a strong commitment to financial excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The accounting team plays a key role in supporting financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and partnering with leadership to drive business success.

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Accountant will support the accounting team through month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, contribute to process improvements, mentor junior team members, and work closely with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Senior Staff Accountant)

• High-visibility role with broad exposure to accounting operations and financial reporting
• Comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health insurance coverage
• Opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls
• Partner directly with accounting leadership on key business initiatives
• Diverse responsibilities with opportunities for long-term career growth
• Stable organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture

Key Responsibilities (Senior Staff Accountant)

• Support the month-end close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting activities
• Prepare and review account reconciliations while ensuring balance sheet accuracy
• Assist with inventory, cash, receivables, payables, and other core accounting functions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, policies, and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications (Senior Staff Accountant)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Experience with process improvements, financial analysis, and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with excellent analytical and communication abilities

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