Staff Accountant

Monarch Steel Company, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Consolidated Industries in Cleveland is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily transaction review, invoicing, fixed-asset accounting, month-end close, and audits under the Controller.

You will work closely with Accounting, Commercial, and Operations teams, building technical accounting skills and advancing toward greater responsibility through hands-on experience in ERP, SQL reporting, and standard monthly close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Zero to three years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and internal controls is expected.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems; SQL reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review daily cash postings for accuracy and prepare banking reports.
• Review and issue customer invoices and credit memos.
• Prepare daily profitability reports.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in the ERP system.
• Prepare workpapers and reconcile GL accounts to subledgers; resolve differences.
• Prepare weekly sales trends and performance reports.
• Support month-end close and tax filings, ensuring deadlines.
• Assist with audits and liaison with cross-functional teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

SQL reporting

Job description

The Staff Accountant is a developing accounting professional, reporting to the Controller, who contributes to the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of financial information across American Consolidated Industries. The position supports daily transaction review, customer invoicing, fixed-asset accounting, reporting, month-end close, and audit activities while working closely with the Accounting, Commercial, and Operations teams. Through broad exposure to manufacturing and cross-functional processes, the role offers the opportunity to strengthen technical accounting and analytical skills, while growing into greater responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily cash postings for accuracy and completeness and prepare daily banking reports.
• Review and issue customer invoices and credit memos.
• Prepare daily profitability report.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in the ERP system.
• Prepare workpapers and reconcile general ledger accounts to applicable subledger accounts; investigate and resolve differences.
• Prepare the weekly gross sales trend report.
• Prepare the weekly Account Executive sales tracker.
• Review voucher postings for accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare weekly cash disbursements for review.
• Maintain fixed-asset records, including asset additions, dispositions, depreciation, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee or assist with routine accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.

Other Areas of Responsibility

• Support the month-end close process and complete assignments in accordance with established deadlines.
• Calculate State & Local tax liabilities and prepare filings.
• Assist with external financial-statement audits and bank audits, gathering supporting documentation and preparing any necessary schedules.
• Serve as a liaison for real estate, inventory and fixed-asset appraisals.
• Support the credit-control process, including account review and external research.

Potential Areas of Growth

• Support financial-statement preparation and consolidation.
• Develop and maintain a standardized month-end close checklist.
• Create reports to support the Accounting, Commercial, and Operations Teams.
• Demand planning analysis (supply vs. demand reporting).
• Review and analyze company credit-card spending.
• Conduct labor and overhead cost studies.
• Ownership of a related party’s financial statements.
• Potential managerial responsibilities and advancement opportunities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Zero to three years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and SQL reporting preferred.
• Ability to analyze transactions and variances, determine root causes, and communicate corrective actions clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both office and plant personnel.
• Ability to balance recurring responsibilities with time-sensitive issues.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed in both an office and an active manufacturing environment. The employee must be able to move throughout the facility, sit, stand and walk for extended periods. This individual may also be required to bend and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn in designated plant areas.
• Travel is limited, but may be required.