Staff Accountant

CFS; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Accountant at CFS in Akron, OH offers exposure to general accounting and manufacturing finance. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, and inventory accounting, collaborating with accounting leadership and operations to develop your skill set.

You will gain experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel while partnering across departments to improve reporting and drive business performance. This role provides opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support inventory accounting, cycle count reviews, and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with cost accounting activities, including product costing and variance analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation accounting.
• Partner with operations and production teams to analyze manufacturing costs and improve reporting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Gain experience in both general accounting and manufacturing finance.
• Work closely with accounting leadership and operations teams to develop your skill set.
• Build a strong foundation in month-end close, financial reporting, and inventory accounting.
• Gain exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing processes.
• Join a stable organization with opportunities for long-term career growth.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects that directly support business performance.
• Develop expertise with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Collaborate across departments and gain visibility throughout the organization.

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain experience in both general accounting and manufacturing finance.
• Work closely with accounting leadership and operations teams to develop your skill set.
• Build a strong foundation in month-end close, financial reporting, and inventory accounting.
• Gain exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing processes.
• Join a stable organization with opportunities for long‑term career growth.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects that directly support business performance.
• Develop expertise with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Collaborate across departments and gain visibility throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support inventory accounting, cycle count reviews, and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with cost accounting activities, including product costing and variance analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation accounting.
• Partner with operations and production teams to analyze manufacturing costs and improve reporting processes.

Qualifications For The Staff Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.