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14 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Akron, OH

Staff Accountant
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a contract-to-permanent opportunity in Beachwood, Ohio. This role is ideal for an accounting detail oriented with strong general ledger experience, solid analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activities. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger accounts Maintain and analyze financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting Help maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and accounting standards Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes Support audit requests and assist with documentation preparation Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 2+ years of accounting experience preferred Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation Experience with month-end close Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a mid-sized company environment ERP system experience such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics CPA track or public accounting exposure is a plus
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Warren, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a wholesale distribution company in Warren, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong accounts payable expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments. The role centers on maintaining accurate financial records, resolving invoice and vendor issues, and supporting core accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a high volume of accounts payable activity, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and processed accurately each week.<br>• Record accounting transactions and maintain balanced accounts through timely reconciliations and careful follow-up on outstanding items.<br>• Administer prepayments by tracking, posting, and applying them correctly within the accounting records.<br>• Examine vendor statements, identify variances, and investigate billing concerns to bring discrepancies to resolution.<br>• Address supplier payment and invoice issues promptly while maintaining clear communication with external partners.<br>• Support freight- and shipping-related invoice workflows, including matching documentation and validating charges before payment.<br>• Work closely with purchasing and warehouse teams to resolve receiving differences, invoice exceptions, and vendor-related questions.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and contribute to month-end close tasks, including journal entries and general ledger support.
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mantua, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Mantua, Ohio. This role is essential in supporting our financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting processes, and contributing to the company&#39;s overall success. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical abilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries and general ledger accounts.<br>• Generate financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Perform in-depth financial analysis to detect trends, variances, and areas for improvement.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting standards.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.<br>• Assist with tax preparation and coordinate audits as required.<br>• Oversee cash flow management and accounts payable functions.<br>• Handle HR-related tasks, such as payroll processing and onboarding new employees.<br>• Contribute to the optimization of accounting procedures and workflows.
  • 2026-04-12T00:00:00Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and operational performance for our Solon, Ohio location. This role partners closely with plant leadership to deliver meaningful insights, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and help guide cost and productivity decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical ability with business acumen and can clearly communicate financial results, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with site leadership to build financial plans, evaluate business performance, and explain differences between actual results and budget or forecast expectations.<br>• Develop monthly and quarterly outlooks for the facility, incorporating key assumptions, potential risks, and areas of opportunity.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial results, and investigating performance fluctuations.<br>• Analyze plant financial data to identify trends, support decision-making, and provide clear recommendations to improve results.<br>• Communicate the location’s financial performance in a concise and actionable manner to finance and operational stakeholders.<br>• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to advance cost control initiatives and improve operational productivity.<br>• Identify inefficiencies in financial workflows and apply continuous improvement methods, including Lean principles, to enhance process effectiveness.<br>• Provide ad hoc analysis and financial modeling to support business priorities, operational changes, and management requests.
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Hudson, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst for a growing company in the Cleveland area. This individual will be responsible for leading systems optimization and business process improvement initiatives for the Finance and HR departments. This role serves as the primary systems expert, partnering cross-functionally to define objectives, streamline operations, and ensure successful implementation of key projects. By leveraging formal process methodologies, this position drives efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.</p><p>Additional responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary systems expert and owner for Finance and HR platforms, overseeing configurations, workflows, and data governance.</li><li>Lead business process documentation, analysis, and optimization using formal improvement methodologies.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline operations, reduce manual workarounds, and maximize technology utilization.</li><li>Partner with leadership and IT to define project objectives, evaluate system solutions, and align initiatives with business strategy.</li><li>Manage project execution, including documentation, testing, rollout, change adoption, and measurement of business outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Wooster, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team on a contract basis with strong potential for permanent hire. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s financial operations and advance your career in a collaborative environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and manage month-end close schedules, including the creation of journal entries and allocation of expenses.</li><li>Generate and distribute monthly rent invoices, accurately record receipts, and monitor rental payment status for reporting accuracy.</li><li>Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts such as merchant and credit card statements, as well as various general ledger accounts.</li><li>Monitor, document, and report incoming donations while ensuring strict adherence to internal documentation standards.</li><li>Create and process monthly invoices for medical professionals, manage related payments, and post transactions to the general ledger.</li><li>Oversee grant accounting which includes tracking, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory compliance with grant requirements.</li><li>Record all bank transactions in accounting software with accuracy and maintain up-to-date financial records.</li><li>Reconcile and count daily cash receipts, update shared financial spreadsheets, and make daily bank deposits as needed.</li><li>Train and provide backup support to the Finance Assistant for accounts payable, payroll processing, and other finance-related functions.</li><li>Collaborate closely with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate 403(b) retirement plan contributions, conduct quarterly reconciliations, and assist in preparation for audits.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee consolidations and reporting functions within our organization. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial processes and systems. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial records.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure proper maintenance and reconciliation of accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and consolidate financial statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Coordinate and support financial statement audits, acting as a key contact for external auditors.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.</p><p>• Create and post journal entries to maintain accurate records of transactions.</p><p>• Utilize SAP to streamline financial consolidation and planning processes.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and practices.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting and consolidation processes.</p>
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Akron, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play an integral part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our key financial processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, data entry, and be proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Sage 50.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Perform data entry tasks to create and maintain up-to-date financial records.</li><li>Review, validate, and process invoices, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Reconcile discrepancies identified in financial reports and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve any issues.</li><li>Utilize QuickBooks and Sage 50 to efficiently manage daily accounting functions.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed financial reports for internal analysis and review.</li><li>Assist in the organization and maintenance of filing systems for financial documents.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed.</li><li>Ensure adherence to all company accounting policies and regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, and supporting month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will excel in multitasking, have strong organizational skills, and possess a collaborative mindset while being able to work independently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue customer invoices promptly and accurately on a daily basis.<br>• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between customer payments and invoices.<br>• Respond to customer inquiries related to billing and payment issues.<br>• Support month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reports.<br>• Collaborate with departments to address billing disputes and resolve vendor-related issues.<br>• Review vendor invoices for proper documentation and approval before processing payments.<br>• Enter and upload invoices into accounting software while maintaining data integrity.<br>• Reconcile credit card payments, freight invoices, employee expense reports, and tariff-related transactions.<br>• Provide documentation for audits and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 57000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Loan Administrator. In this role, you will manage various aspects of loan servicing and financial recordkeeping to maintain the accuracy and integrity of our accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of loan servicing, including posting payments, disbursements, and updating account records to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Complete monthly reconciliation of loan accounts to maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze the active loan portfolio to identify trends and areas of concern.</p><p>• Conduct risk rating evaluations for both existing loans and new loan applications in collaboration with the Senior Lending Officer.</p><p>• Identify potential issues in loans under management, such as late payments or changes in leadership, and recommend appropriate interventions.</p><p>• Review and track commercial loan documentation to ensure all original documents are received and properly recorded.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller to coordinate the timing and funding requirements for upcoming loan closings.</p><p>• Perform analytics on the loan portfolio to support decision-making and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.</p><p>• Handle additional duties as assigned to support the accounting team.</p>
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing-focused team in Cleveland, Ohio on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports high-volume payables operations and requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple workflows in a fully onsite environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with invoice processing, expense administration, and payment support while contributing to accurate and timely financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts payable mailbox and organize incoming items so invoices and requests are addressed promptly.<br>• Distribute invoices to the appropriate approvers and follow up to keep the approval process moving efficiently.<br>• Assemble and prepare invoice groups for processing, ensuring coding and documentation are complete before entry.<br>• Review and reconcile payable transactions to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Process employee travel and business expense submissions in accordance with company guidelines.<br>• Support payment cycle activities, including preparing and printing checks as part of routine check runs.<br>• Assist with electronic payment activities such as ACH-related processing when needed.<br>• Contribute to departmental workflow updates, including payment process improvements and changes in disbursement methods.
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Richfield, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 52000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee and manage all aspects of accounts payable operations. Based in Richfield, Ohio, this role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, maintaining vendor relationships, and handling compliance with financial regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to contribute to the efficiency and success of financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions, including invoice coding and payment approvals.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships by addressing inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring proper vendor setup and maintenance.</p><p>• Handle payment processing activities such as check runs and electronic payments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations by managing W-9 forms and preparing 1099 filings.</p><p>• Perform month-end reporting and reconciliation tasks to support financial close processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment-related issues and streamline workflows.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable activities and ensure proper documentation for audits.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounts payable function and implement best practices.</p><p>• Provide guidance and support to team members handling credit-related accounts payable tasks</p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Barberton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Barberton, Ohio. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable function. This position requires strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the overall accounting operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Match invoices with receiving documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Enter invoices into Microsoft Dynamics AX for timely processing.</li><li>Review invoices for proper documentation and approvals before issuing payments.</li><li>Print, obtain signatures for, and distribute accounts payable checks as required.</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.</li><li>Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries.</li><li>Maintain organized accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and filing systems.</li><li>Assist with monthly closings, including account analyses and storage of cleared checks.</li><li>Provide support to the Accounting Team and Controller on various tasks as assigned.</li><li>Perform administrative duties such as filing and copying to support departmental activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • North Canton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>High Volume – Full Cycle Accounts Payable Specialist</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Full Cycle Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing high invoice volumes, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing exceptional service to both internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end, full-cycle Accounts Payable processes, handling 20–40 invoices per day with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Oversee and maintain AP email inboxes (2 total), ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries and efficient workflow management.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including accrual preparation, ledger reconciliation, and reporting support.</li><li>Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly and professionally.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service to vendors and internal departments, addressing invoice questions and payment status updates.</li><li>Audit AP transactions and documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.</li><li>Accurately maintain documentation, supporting a clean audit trail and efficient record retention.</li><li>Utilize advanced Excel skills for reporting, analysis, data validation, and process improvements.</li><li>Great Plains experience is a plus.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z