Staff Accountant

Jenne, Inc.; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenne, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant for on-site work in Avon, OH. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, detailed journal entries, and strengthening internal accounting controls.

This early-career position emphasizes leveraging Excel and ERP systems to analyze GL activity, perform reconciliations, and support audits and ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze general ledger activity and fluctuations, investigate variances, and prepare daily activity reports with explanations.
• Prepare, validate, and post accurate journal entries supporting daily reporting and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including customer rebate accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with teams outside Accounting to obtain, validate, and reconcile information for timely accounting entries and reporting.
• Support ERP implementation activities and assist with annual audits by preparing documentation and identifying workflow improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Accountant | Jenne, Inc

The Tone:This is a full-time role at Jenne, Inc., located on-site in Avon, OH. Jenne, Inc. is a 233-person organization. This Staff Accountant position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting and strengthening internal accounting processes and controls. The role involves detailed financial analysis, precise journal entry management, and collaborative efforts to ensure efficient and reliable financial operations.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time (8:00-5:00pm)
• Location: In-person, Avon, OH
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial reporting through general ledger account analysis, journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do

• Analysis: Analyze general ledger account activity and fluctuations, investigate unusual movements, and prepare daily activity reports with clear explanations of significant variances.
• Journal Entries: Prepare, validate, and post accurate journal entries supporting daily reporting and month-end close, with appropriate documentation and adherence to established accounting procedures.
• Reconciliation: Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including customer rebate accounts, promptly investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with teams outside of Accounting to obtain, validate, and reconcile information required for timely and accurate accounting entries, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Process Improvement & Support: Support ERP implementation activities, assist with annual audits by preparing documentation, and identify improvements for accounting workflows, reconciliations, and reporting processes.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with the ability to apply accounting principles in a business environment.
• Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Skills: Ability to analyze financial and numerical data, identify trends and inconsistencies, communicate findings clearly and accurately, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience or 1-2 years of accounting experience.