Staff Accountant: Payroll, Reporting & Process Improvement

ChoiceLocal, LLC; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ChoiceLocal is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Westlake, Ohio. This hands-on role maintains accurate financial records, supports payroll and commissions, and ensures robust month-end processes using QuickBooks Online.

You'll collaborate with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflows, deliver reliable reporting, and help drive sound financial decisions in a growing digital marketing agency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, including journal entries and month-end close.
• Direct experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll records.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, AP/AR.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and teammate information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting & Month-End Close: manage daily transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close using QuickBooks Online.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: process vendor invoices/payments, support billing, reconcile deposits.
• Payroll & Commissions: process teammate payroll, calculate commissions/bonuses, maintain confidential records.
• Financial Reporting: support monthly reporting, revenue reconciliations, cash flow forecasting.
• Tax & Compliance: assist with 1099s, sales tax filings, payroll reporting, and year-end activities.
• Process Improvement: identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Finance leadership and other teams to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

General ledger

QuickBooks Online

Payroll

Excel

GAAP / accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Maxio

Ramp

Avalara

Job description

ChoiceLocal is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Westlake, Ohio. This hands-on role maintains accurate financial records, supports payroll and commissions, and ensures robust month-end processes using QuickBooks Online.

You'll collaborate with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflows, deliver reliable reporting, and help drive sound financial decisions in a growing digital marketing agency.