Staff Accountant

Buckeye Relief is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial information and supports informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash accounts.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor and maintain accurate general ledger account balances.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for month-end close.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor cash balances and provide recommendations to optimize cash management.
• Analyze cash activity and identify trends impacting liquidity.
• Maintain and analyze inventory costing records.
• Support inventory valuation processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and periodic physical inventory counts.
• Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support budget-to-actual and variance analyses.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting and costing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost accounting practices.

Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical thinking
• Time management and organization
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Buckeye Relief offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.