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9 results for Cost Accountant in Akron, OH

Staff Accountant

Cleveland, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
36 - 39 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Cleveland, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing month-end activities, and supporting accurate financial reporting across general accounting and fixed assets. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations, partner with cross-functional teams, and help strengthen financial processes through thoughtful analysis and execution. Responsibilities: • Drive key parts of the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and helping ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances or unusual activity, providing clear analysis and recommended next steps when issues arise. • Review inventory activity against sub-ledger records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with business partners to support timely resolution. • Produce financial analysis for assigned accounts, helping track performance and support departmental reporting needs during month-end and throughout the accounting cycle. • Research transaction-level questions and resolve accounting exceptions efficiently while maintaining compliance with company standards and U.S. GAAP requirements. • Assist with audit support by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and helping address auditor inquiries in an organized manner. • Manage fixed asset accounting by recording additions, retirements, transfers, and monthly depreciation in JD Edwards in alignment with policy requirements. • Partner with operational and project teams to determine when assets under construction are ready for capitalization and ensure related records are updated correctly. • Complete fixed asset reconciliations, prepare capital expenditure reporting, and participate in physical inventory counts for inventory and company assets. • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and maintain effectiveness while balancing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Streetsboro, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in Streetsboro, Ohio. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core financial functions, contributing to a timely close process, and supporting accurate reporting. The Staff Accountant role offers broad exposure to general accounting, inventory-related activity, and cross-functional collaboration, with room to expand responsibilities as the business grows. Responsibilities:• Record monthly journal entries and organize complete support for each posting.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis and research discrepancies through resolution.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to help ensure accurate and timely reporting.• Review financial results, evaluate fluctuations in key accounts, and communicate meaningful variances.• Preserve the accuracy of the general ledger by monitoring account activity and correcting issues when needed.• Support inventory accounting processes, including reconciliations and participation in physical count activities.• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items to maintain reliable cash records.• Assist with indirect and local tax compliance, including preparing filings such as sales, use, and property tax returns.• Produce scheduled and on-demand financial reports for leadership and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis work.• Strengthen accounting operations by identifying process improvements, providing backup support in payables and receivables, and contributing to special projects.
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Cost Estimators

Cleveland, OH
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Estimator to support pricing, proposal development, and financial evaluation activities for landing gear manufacturing and related engineering work in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who can translate operational, supply chain, and engineering inputs into accurate cost models that guide pricing decisions and contract discussions. The role requires strong analytical judgment, independent prioritization, and the ability to present clear assumptions, risks, and financial impacts to internal stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities: • Develop comprehensive cost models and pricing proposals for development programs, production work, services, and spare parts using financial and operational data. • Build customer-facing quote packages in Microsoft Excel and assemble supporting documentation that aligns with stated proposal requirements. • Analyze bills of material, supplier pricing, purchase order history, routing details, and burden rates to produce well-supported estimates. • Compare historical financial projections with forward-looking proposal assumptions and explain key variances in a clear, traceable manner. • Document estimate methodologies, business assumptions, and financial drivers to ensure each proposal is accurate, auditable, and easy to review. • Prepare return analyses, liability reviews, termination assessments, and expenditure evaluations to support sound business decisions. • Partner with engineering, supply chain, operations, program management, and global site teams to gather inputs and validate proposal content. • Provide margin analysis and pricing support for negotiations, customer fact-finding requests, and audit-related inquiries. • Contribute to process improvement efforts that strengthen the efficiency, consistency, and quality of the cost estimating function.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Cleveland, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27.7875 - 32.175 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Strongsville, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily transactional accuracy with broader financial support activities. The position works closely with the Controller and contributes to month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations, and asset accounting in a fully onsite environment. Responsibilities: • Create and record recurring and ad hoc journal entries to support accurate monthly financial results. • Review general ledger activity, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and investigate variances or unresolved items. • Track and reconcile intercompany balances, accruals, tooling-related costs, and capital spending schedules. • Oversee fixed asset records by monitoring acquisitions, retirements, and ongoing asset accountability. • Contribute to monthly reporting packages, budgeting support, profitability reviews, and variance analysis. • Assist with accounts receivable reconciliation work and prepare related month-end reporting details. • Partner with the Corporate Controller on audit preparation, financial statement support, and assigned projects. • Follow established accounting policies and internal procedures to help maintain compliance and consistency. • Support accounting activities tied to company systems and reporting processes as needed.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Sr Accountant

Warren, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting operations and prepare financial reports for multiple entities, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and easy for stakeholders to interpret• Coordinate tax compliance activities for business entities, working closely with external advisors as needed• Manage treasury functions such as daily cash positioning, banking activity, and short- and long-range liquidity planning• Strengthen internal controls and monitor financial practices to support compliance with applicable regulations and sound governance standards• Participate in budgeting, long-term financial planning, and evaluation of investments or other strategic financial priorities• Oversee key accounting activities including month-end close, journal entry preparation, general ledger maintenance, and account and bank reconciliations• Provide additional financial and operational support as priorities evolve across the family enterprise
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Strongsville, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a service-focused organization in Strongsville, Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role will turn sales, operational, and financial information into clear reporting and actionable insight that supports leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the confidence to work across teams to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, and business performance visibility. Responsibilities: • Lead the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of sales and operational data, ensuring critical records are properly maintained and reliable for reporting. • Partner with sales, finance, and operations teams to resolve data issues, follow up on gaps, and reinforce accountability for high-quality system information. • Create and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and scorecards that provide leadership with visibility into pipeline activity, forecasts, customer trends, and business performance. • Compare sales and operational results with financial outcomes, investigate variances, and help explain key drivers affecting revenue, margin, and forecast results. • Support the preparation of regular financial reporting packages by validating figures across systems and confirming information is presentation-ready for leadership review. • Develop executive-level presentations that translate detailed data into concise visuals, summaries, and business insights for operational and strategic discussions. • Combine information from multiple business platforms to identify patterns, risks, anomalies, and opportunities, while delivering ad hoc analysis as needed. • Evaluate existing workflows and introduce process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort and increase reporting efficiency. • Document reporting standards, governance practices, and repeatable procedures to strengthen consistency and long-term data management discipline.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Cleveland, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
51000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping ensure timely reporting for internal leadership, board-related needs, and external compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and confidence working with QuickBooks in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions, including vendor payments, customer billing, and collection activity, while keeping records current and accurate. • Create and distribute invoices as needed, and post all forms of payment such as cash, checks, card transactions, and direct deposits to the appropriate accounts. • Review, code, and enter invoices, employee expense submissions, and credit card activity with complete supporting documentation and required approvals. • Maintain organized accounting files and prepare requested financial records for external auditors and tax-related review processes. • Support the preparation of financial materials for leadership and board finance meetings by compiling accurate accounting data and related reports. • Administer 1099 documentation throughout the year and assist with annual filing requirements and other recurring regulatory submissions. • Help prepare monthly billing and reimbursement documentation for grants, contracts, and foundation funding, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines. • Coordinate with funding sources to confirm accurate and timely receipt or disbursement of funds on a monthly or quarterly basis. • Update accounting records, assist with budget uploads in QuickBooks, and contribute to accounting procedures, priorities, and process improvements across payables, receivables, and payroll support.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Youngstown, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
14.25 - 16.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a local government office in Ohio on a Contract basis. This short-term opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, enjoys working with financial records, and provides attentive support in a public-facing office environment. The role focuses on assisting with tax-related payment activity, maintaining accurate documentation, and delivering courteous service to community members while supporting daily administrative operations. Responsibilities: • Receive and record tax-related payments with a high degree of accuracy while following established municipal procedures. • Process transactions made by cash, check, and card, ensuring all amounts are posted correctly and supporting documentation is complete. • Enter financial information into office systems and maintain organized records for receipts, invoices, and related account activity. • Assist community members with payment questions, account inquiries, and routine service requests in a courteous manner. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including reviewing invoices and updating payment statuses as needed. • Coordinate with team members to keep daily workflows on schedule and help resolve issues that may affect service quality or transaction accuracy. • Perform general clerical duties such as filing, preparing correspondence, monitoring email, and updating spreadsheets used for tracking collections. • Handle sensitive financial and customer information with discretion and in accordance with local government standards.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Youngstown, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
Job Title: Accounting SpecialistLocation: Youngstown, OhioJob Type: Contract to hireSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmPay Rate: $23/hour We are seeking an Accounting Specialist. This role will support key functions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable managing a high volume of financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency. If you have strong accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Great Plains (GP), we’d like to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable:<ul><li>Enter vouchers and invoices accurately into the accounting system</li><li>Perform 3-way invoice matching</li><li>Reconcile company credit card transactions</li><li>Prepare and build check runs</li><li>Cut checks and process payments in a timely manner</li></ul>Accounts Receivable:<ul><li>Post customer payments</li><li>Process remote deposits</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax returns</li><li>Enter daily transactions and reconcile activity to daily sheets</li></ul>Payroll:<ul><li>Enter employee timesheets</li><li>Process new hire information</li><li>Print payroll checks</li><li>Assist with ACH payroll deposits</li></ul> If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity and meet the qualifications, you are encouraged to apply on the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z