LHH is currently accepting application for a Staff Accountant position for a client located in Akron/Canton area. This is a contract to hire position that will become a hybrid role after your initial training is completed.

• Akron / Canton, OH, USA

• Contract to Hire

• Department: Finance

• Pay Range $55-$60k

You will enjoy a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay structure

• Onsite schedule required during training. Hybrid work opportunity is available once training period is complete.

• 401k plan with generous company match

• Annual Profit-Sharing opportunity

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Generous PTO allowance and 7 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Floating Holiday

• Engaging Wellness Program with the ability to earn cash or additional PTO days.

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Service Awards

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. Responsibilities include organizing, maintaining, and analyzing multiple company's accounting records, general ledger accounts and financial statement. Additional job responsibilities are outlined below:

• Prepare journal entries, analysis and participating in monthly close processes.

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare sales tax returns and reconciliation periodically as prescribed by taxing authority and accounting calendar.

• Respond to information requests and review financial statements.

• Support the annual financial audit and other state and local regulatory requirements.

• Document new processes or procedures and update existing standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent work experience

• Experience: 2+ years’ work experience in AR, AP or as a staff accountant

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Great Plains software experience preferred, but not required.

• Heavy in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)

• Exceptional analytical skills to assess problems and develop solutions.

• Excellent judgement, strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to function effectively in meeting deadlines and follow through.

• Ability to manage high volume activity during busy times of the month/year.

• Intermediate level or higher computer skills in a paperless environment

• Ability to deal with frequent change, or unexpected events in a professional and diplomatic manner.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance