Staff Accountant

CFS; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Stable, team-oriented environment

Job summary

CFS in the Chillicothe, Ohio area is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. You will gain exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting in a stable, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. Base salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• ERP system experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• CPA pursuit or certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting activities
• Analyze variances and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Participate in audit preparation and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Job description

Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Area

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 Base Salary

Industry: Manufacturing

About The Opportunity

A large, well-established organization in the Chillicothe, Ohio area is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role offers excellent exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a stable and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting activities
• Analyze variances and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Participate in audit preparation and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• ERP system experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• CPA pursuit or certification is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000 - $80,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable and team-oriented work environment