Staff Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant for a well‑established manufacturing company in Defiance, Ohio. You will support the month‑end close, perform account reconciliations, and ensure accurate financial records while processing customer cash receipts.

You’ll collaborate with the accounting team, prepare journal entries, and contribute to special projects. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, with experience in manufacturing and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and accounting principles.
• Experience with cash applications or accounts receivable.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Process and apply customer cash receipts accurately
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Support the accounting team with daily accounting functions and special projects as needed

Skills

Reconciliations

Cash Applications

Month-end Close

Journal Entries

Excel

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT – MANUFACTURING

A well-established manufacturing organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving discrepancies, and supporting the month-end close process.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Process and apply customer cash receipts accurately
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Support the accounting team with daily accounting functions and special projects as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Prior accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and general accounting principles
• Experience with cash applications or accounts receivable
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a stable manufacturing organization where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the accounting function, gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting, and play an important role in the month-end close process.