Senior Staff Accountant

CFS; Lakewood (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Downtown Cleveland location

Job summary

CFS in Lakewood, OH is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role requires digging into data, researching discrepancies, and developing solutions with strong Excel and ERP experience.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in a growth-focused environment. Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP mastery, and the initiative to build processes from scratch while collaborating across

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and general ledger accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel expertise with modeling, pivots, lookups and complex formulas.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is detail-oriented.
• Ability to build processes and improve controls from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and ad hoc accounting analyses
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Partner cross-functionally to gather financial information and resolve accounting issues
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger activities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where data is not always readily available—you will be expected to dig in, connect the dots, research discrepancies, and develop solutions. This position requires strong Excel expertise, solid accounting knowledge, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and ad hoc accounting analyses
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Partner cross-functionally to gather financial information and resolve accounting issues
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger activities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Advanced Excel expertise – modeling, data manipulation, pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar preferred
• Naturally curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing significant direction
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable researching issues, working through ambiguity, and building processes from scratch

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant
Location: Lakewood, Ohio - Hybrid
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday
Salary: $110,000-$125,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where data is not always readily available—you will be expected to dig in, connect the dots, research discrepancies, and develop solutions. This position requires strong Excel expertise, solid accounting knowledge, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Senior Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and ad hoc accounting analyses
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Partner cross-functionally to gather financial information and resolve accounting issues
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger activities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency

Senior Staff Accountant Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Advanced Excel expertise – modeling, data manipulation, pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar preferred
• Naturally curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing significant direction
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable researching issues, working through ambiguity, and building processes from scratch

Why Join Us

• High-growth environment with strong visibility to leadership
• Opportunity to work on complex and impactful accounting initiatives
• Hybrid flexibility in a downtown Cleveland location

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