Staff Accountant

Solon Manufacturing Company; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Solon Manufacturing Company is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Ohio. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support the company’s financial health.

This hands-on role covers accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and the general ledger, with opportunities to improve processes and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Five or more years of full-charge accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GL reconciliation, and cash management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• ERP experience and Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and GL tasks.
• Assist with annual audit or review and prepare tax calculations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger reconciliation

Cash management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Help keep a growing manufacturing business running strong.

Solon Manufacturing Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support the company’s financial health.

This hands-on role offers responsibility across accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and the general ledger, with opportunities to improve processes and collaborate across departments.

What you’ll do

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and submit customer invoices through various systems and portals.
• Apply customer payments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing questions.
• Evaluate new customers’ creditworthiness and establish credit limits and payment terms.
• Monitor outstanding balances and communicate with customers to support timely payment.

Accounts Payable

• Enter vendor invoices and resolve invoice, purchase order, and receiving discrepancies.
• Process weekly vendor check payments and prepare ACH and wire payments.
• Reconcile employee credit cards and petty cash.
• Maintain vendor invoice schedules, reconcile commissions, and prepare annual vendor 1099s.
• Analyze purchase price variances and coordinate resolution with the appropriate departments.

Cash Management and General Ledger

• Reconcile daily bank activity to the general ledger and maintain a rolling 30-day cash forecast.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules, prepare journal entries, and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit or review preparation and auditor inquiries.
• Prepare required tax calculations, reports, and payments.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Teamwork

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Follow established quality and safety procedures and support our commitment to continuous improvement.
• Assist with additional projects assigned by the Director of Finance.

What you’ll bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Five or more years of full-charge accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger reconciliation, and cash management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily responsibilities while responding to inquiries and meeting deadlines.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate professionally across departments.

Preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

How we work

Our core values guide how we approach our work and support one another:

• THINK BIG: Stay curious, solve problems, and collaborate to find better ways forward.
• OWN IT: Take initiative, follow through, and take responsibility for your work.
• THRIVE TOGETHER: Offer help, accept help, and bring a positive, respectful approach to the team.

Work environment

This position is based in an office environment in Chardon, Ohio, with a standard workweek and occasional overtime as needed. Travel is minimal to none, and the role has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work involves regular computer use, extended periods of sitting, occasional movement throughout the office, and occasional lifting or carrying of office materials weighing approximately 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal opportunity employer

Solon Manufacturing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

This description summarizes the role’s primary responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.