Staff Accountant

Stars and Stripes; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Ohio. You will support monthly close, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and contribute to financial reporting across multiple entities.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure timely close. A bachelor's in accounting and 1–3 years of experience are typical, with payroll knowledge preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 1–3 years of month-end close or public accounting experience.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Reliability and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems; proficient Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Complete assigned close tasks in the monthly close calendar.
• Perform account analyses and reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
• Review and reconcile AR and AP aging reports.
• Prepare accruals and reclassifications (customer discounts, vendor accruals, etc.).
• Support lease accounting activities (ROU asset amortization and lease liabilities).
• Analyze account balances and investigate variances.
• Ensure supporting documentation is audit-ready and well organized.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting tasks.
• Assist in automating recurring accounting activities and strengthening internal controls.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Performance Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the monthly financial close process through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual analyses, and financial reporting activities. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records across multiple legal entities while maintaining compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

The Staff Accountant works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and ensure timely completion of close activities. Having experience with payroll entries and reconciliation is preferred but not necessary.

Essential Job Duties & 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 AR and AP 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 appropriate schedules and workpapers supporting monthly account balances
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within 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 necessary information 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 1-3 years of month end close or public accounting experience
• Problem solving skills a must
• 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
• Must be reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant financial software and ERP systems
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets

Benefits

• Our benefits include healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; discount purchase programs.
• This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 and the opportunity to earn bonus, plus benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.