Staff Accountant

CFS; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its manufacturing accounting team. You will perform account reconciliations, process cash receipts, and assist with the month-end close while maintaining accurate financial records.

This role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and prior accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing, with strong Excel skills and a proven ability to meet

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Account reconciliations

Cash receipts

Month-end close

Journal entries

Excel

Attention to detail

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.