Senior Staff Accountant

THIS ROLE WORKS IN-OFFICE M-F. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES PAID, SO CANDIDATES SHOULD LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE OF MANSFIELD, OH. Position Summary:The Senior Staff Accountant will assist the Chief Financial Officer in performing complex accounting responsibilities. This individual will combine excellent analytical skills with a thorough working knowledge of accounting principles to oversee the company’s accounting procedures, financial transactions and financial data used to make forecasting decisions and strategies for the organization. Job Responsibilities: The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.Analyzes financial information and summarizes financial status.Prepares financial and Consolidated statements.Maintains general ledger.Directs internal and external audits to ensure compliance with GAAP principles.Supports month-end and year-end close process.Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies for internal controls.Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.Exhibits a high level of accuracy and attention to detail spotting errors and suggests ways to improve efficiency and spending.Prepares and reviews payroll.Assists in filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.Plans, assigns, and reviews accounting staff’s work. Ensures accounting teammates are cross trained on core job functions. Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in accounting/finance OR Associate degree with Sr. Accounting experienceThree years of related experience in an accounting discipline for a manufacturing company preferred.Experience with accounting software. Experience with IQMS and/or Crystal Reports a plus.Demonstrates proficiency in all Microsoft Word, Excel, and AccessProven organizational, leadership and ownership skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**Possess knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.Holds an extensive understanding of and has ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Has basic understanding/knowledge of accounting software and ability to adapt to preferred accounting systems. Ability to communicate in professional tone and manner in both verbal and written means.Excellent organizational and ownership skillsAbility to analyze and compile data and complete tasks with a high attention to detail.Comfortable working in a team environment but demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to work with a high sense of urgency on time sensitive projects.Must be able to sit/stand at a desk/working on a computer for prolonged periods of time.