15 Results for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Westlake, OH

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Accounting Clerk

Brookpark, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations at our manufacturing facility in Brookpark, Ohio. This role combines day-to-day accounting support with production cost analysis and inventory reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working across accounting and plant teams, and able to help improve accuracy in financial and operational records. Responsibilities:• Analyze plant production activity and cost data to help measure operational performance and support informed financial decisions.• Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls while identifying practical ways to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.• Partner with production leadership to review data discrepancies, resolve entry issues, and promote better operational reporting practices.• Monitor inventory movement with the production team and help maintain accurate stock records through regular tracking and reconciliation.• Calculate manufacturing costs by evaluating material usage, labor expenses, and related production inputs.• Prepare reports that highlight inventory levels, production results, yield performance, and cost variances for management review.• Support the manufacturing month-end close by assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting activities.• Coordinate with sales support and logistics personnel to help ensure customer invoicing is completed accurately and on schedule.• Oversee monthly inventory count activities and follow up on variances to improve record accuracy.• Assist with warranty claim tracking, expense coding, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other special projects assigned by the Controller.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Akron, OH
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in Akron, Ohio in a part-time, Contract to permanent role. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing payroll, billing, and payables work while keeping financial records accurate and organized. The role offers flexible scheduling within a 24 to 30 hour workweek and is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with hands-on accounting support experience. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for a workforce of up to 50 employees, ensuring hours and earnings are calculated accurately and submitted on time. • Review and reconcile employee time entries and timecards within the designated application to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized. • Prepare and issue weekly customer billings, maintaining accuracy and proper supporting documentation. • Manage change order updates and ensure billing records reflect revised project or service details. • Handle accounts payable tasks, including entering invoices, verifying details, and supporting timely payment processing. • Maintain organized financial records and perform data entry activities to support daily accounting operations. • Use accounting and billing software to track transactions, update records, and assist with routine reporting. • Support accounting processes related to receivables, invoice handling, and other clerical finance functions as needed.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Solon, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant for a permanent part-time role in Solon, Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who can strengthen reporting accuracy, support the close process, and provide meaningful financial insights to business partners. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting operations while helping maintain strong controls and reliable financial data. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger across accounting periods.• Support monthly and annual close activities by organizing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver timely financial results.• Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items with accuracy.• Analyze financial results and explain variances to help management understand performance trends and key drivers.• Assist in producing recurring financial reports and other accounting schedules used for internal decision-making and compliance needs.• Partner with colleagues in multiple departments to improve data quality, streamline accounting workflows, and strengthen reporting accuracy.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial information and supporting planning assumptions.• Help uphold internal control standards and provide documentation requested during audit and compliance reviews.• Work within ERP and reporting tools such as Acumatica, NetSuite, or similar systems to manage accounting records effectively.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Garfield Heights, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Garfield Heights, Ohio. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and contributing to reporting that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical ability, and hands-on experience working across general ledger, payables, receivables, and reconciliations. Responsibilities: • Produce financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring statements are complete, accurate, and ready for review. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by preparing reconciliations, recording adjustments, and confirming transactions are posted on time. • Support the period-end close by preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and resolving discrepancies before finalizing results. • Partner with audit teams by gathering schedules, supplying requested documentation, and helping strengthen controls based on audit feedback. • Assist with both customer invoicing and vendor payment activities to help keep receivables and payables current and organized. • Monitor accounting practices for alignment with applicable regulations and internal policies while staying informed on updates to accounting guidance. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial information, tracking results against plan, and explaining variances. • Analyze financial data to identify patterns, investigate unusual items, and provide meaningful input to support management decisions. • Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. • Complete special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as business needs arise.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ravenna, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing environment in Ravenna, Ohio. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating payment activity, and contributing to timely month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, experience with journal entries and reconciliations, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Review and process supplier invoices, payment requests, and other payables transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain organized vendor account information, assist with new vendor setup, and address documentation needs related to onboarding. • Coordinate payment execution, investigate billing issues, and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, approvals, or remittances. • Use SAP and other accounting tools to record, track, and monitor financial activity across routine transactions. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing entries, schedules, and supporting documentation. • Complete account reconciliations and produce financial reports that help ensure the integrity of the general ledger. • Support audit readiness by maintaining clear records and assisting with requests tied to internal and external audit reviews. • Perform fixed asset accounting tasks, including recording asset additions, transfers, depreciation-related support, and disposals. • Assist with inventory counts, reconciliation work, and reporting activities within a manufacturing setting. • Partner with operations, production, logistics, procurement, human resources, and finance teams while also supporting process improvement efforts and special projects as needed.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Willoughby, OH
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team in Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong precision to high-volume accounting work and can manage payable activity, coding, and verification tasks with consistency. You will support day-to-day financial operations, partner with internal teams and external contacts, and help maintain accurate records under the guidance of the Financial Controller. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions each month while maintaining timeliness and accuracy. • Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation to complete three-way matching before payment approval. • Assign general ledger codes correctly and ensure expenses are recorded in the proper accounts. • Perform detailed data entry and verify accounting information to support dependable daily financial operations. • Assist with internal audit activities by reviewing records, identifying discrepancies, and helping maintain compliance with established procedures. • Work closely with departments across the organization, as well as vendors and customers, to resolve issues and support efficient accounting workflows. • Support billing, receivable, and account reconciliation activities as needed to keep financial records current and balanced. • Follow direction from the Financial Controller and contribute to accurate completion of routine accounting tasks and reporting support.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Willoughby, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily payables operations for a growing team in Willoughby, Ohio. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling invoice entry, coding, and payment support in a steady-volume environment. The role also includes reviewing expense activity for accuracy and helping ensure approvals and processing steps are completed correctly. This is a direct hire position with flexible in office business hours. Responsibilities:• Process 400+ vendor invoices each week, ensuring entries are accurate and completed on time.• Assign correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the accounts payable workflow.• Review purchase documentation using three-way matching to confirm invoices align with receipts and purchase orders.• Assist with payment activities, including preparing check runs and supporting wire transactions.• Audit employee expense submissions to verify coding, approvals, and adherence to established workflow steps.• Monitor invoice and expense status to help resolve delays, discrepancies, or incomplete approvals.• Maintain organized payable records and support efficient day-to-day transaction processing.• Contribute to additional accounting tasks such as accounts receivable or cash application support when cross-training opportunities arise. They do offer a full benefits package; medical/dental/vision, 401K with a match, short term/long term disability, HSA, PTO, vacation days, and MORE! Apply today if you are interested!
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cleveland, OH
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Temporary / Contract
17.4135 - 20.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced environment and can manage a steady volume of invoice activity with accuracy and professionalism. The person in this role will help maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring timely payment processing, precise recordkeeping, and reliable support for day-to-day accounting operations across a multi-facility organization. Responsibilities: • Process a high weekly volume of invoices with careful attention to accuracy, coding, and timely entry into the accounting system. • Review invoice documentation, route items through appropriate approval workflows, and follow through to completion. • Prepare and support payment activities, including check runs and related accounts payable transactions. • Communicate with vendors to address questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive business relationships. • Reconcile accounts payable records to ensure balances, payments, and supporting documentation are aligned. • Assist with audit and compliance efforts by maintaining organized files and ensuring payment activity meets internal standards. • Enter and update financial information in systems such as Microsoft Office, Advant Exchange, and Matrix Care as needed. • Contribute to broader finance operations by supporting accurate reporting and dependable administrative coordination for multiple facilities.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cleveland, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily accounting operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role combines high-volume invoice processing with broader accounting support, making it a strong fit for someone who is comfortable balancing transactional accuracy with month-end responsibilities. The position will work closely with internal teams and vendors to keep payments, reconciliations, and financial records current and well organized. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours; 7AM-4PM, 8AM-5PM. or 9AM-6PM. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle for two locations, including reviewing invoices, assigning general ledger codes, entering vouchers, and issuing payments through checks, wires, and other approved methods.• Prepare journal entries and assist with closing activities by supporting monthly and annual general ledger processes.• Perform account reconciliations, accrual calculations, and cost reviews to help maintain accurate financial reporting.• Track revenues, expenses, cash activity, and intercompany balances to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.• Produce recurring financial summaries and ad hoc reports for management using Excel and other accounting tools.• Investigate outstanding invoices and resolve payment discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal departments.• Partner with purchasing, operations, and accounting staff to improve the timeliness and accuracy of invoice processing.• Contribute to audit preparation by gathering documentation and assisting with bank and external audit requests.• Provide flexible accounting support on special projects and other departmental tasks as business needs arise. They do offer a full benefits package: medical, PTO, 401K, paid holidays, and more!
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Shaker Heights, OH
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established organization on a part-time, onsite basis. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate financial processing, values a team-oriented workplace, and is seeking a role with long-term potential. The position offers a flexible schedule of 15-20 hours per week while supporting essential day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices, assign appropriate accounting codes, and enter information accurately into the organization's accounting platform. • Verify billing documents against purchase records or other supporting materials and route items for proper authorization before payment. • Assist with payment activities, including preparing checks and helping coordinate timely disbursements to vendors. • Reconcile supplier statements, investigate payment variances, and help resolve outstanding issues promptly. • Maintain orderly accounts payable files and ensure financial records are complete, current, and easy to retrieve. • Provide support during month-end close by preparing documentation and assisting with accounts payable-related accounting tasks. • Respond to questions from vendors and internal teams regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account discrepancies.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Sandusky, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
49000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our clients team in Sandusky, Ohio. This position focuses on maintaining accurate project-related billing and cost records by gathering financial information from several internal sources and ensuring charges are assigned correctly. The ideal candidate is analytical, comfortable working with numbers, and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments. This is a strong opportunity for someone who learns quickly and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Record and update project cost information by collecting data from payroll, accounts payable activity, and cost documentation submitted by office and field teams.• Assign labor, material, and other project expenses to the correct jobs so customer invoicing remains accurate and complete.• Process and verify job costing for routine monthly work, special billable items, and projects with varying wage classifications.• Compare project budgets, estimates, pricing details, and invoiced amounts to identify discrepancies and support cost control efforts.• Review and document change-related expenses, additional charges, and project adjustments to maintain clear billing records.• Work closely with internal departments to support billing-related client account processes and resolve cost allocation questions.• Maintain accurate costing practices in union and prevailing wage settings, including coordination of related payroll considerations.• Assist with payroll and job costing activities for projects performed outside the local area, ensuring expenses are tracked properly across locations.• Provide backup assistance for payroll tasks connected to project costing when needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Garfield Heights, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for multiple businesses in Garfield Heights, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, overseeing invoice activity, monitoring payroll-related information, and keeping accounting data current in QuickBooks. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling reconciliations, payables, receivables, and routine transaction review in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage billing and prepare customer invoices while ensuring entries are recorded accurately in the appropriate QuickBooks company files. • Review incoming vendor invoices, code them correctly, and support timely accounts payable processing across multiple business entities. • Reconcile credit card activity each month by matching statements to transactions and recording American Express payments properly in QuickBooks. • Monitor payroll information for several businesses, verify accuracy, and coordinate with the external payroll provider as needed. • Examine financial transactions on a daily basis to maintain complete and current accounting records. • Review bank account activity, post cash applications, and complete regular bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies promptly. • Create tenant invoices, track rent-related balances, and prepare reports identifying rent shortages or outstanding amounts. • Confirm recurring obligations such as insurance payments are issued on schedule for the property management business. • Process specialized monthly client payment activity and maintain supporting documentation for accurate reporting.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Rocky River, OH
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Temporary / Contract
18.2115 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a PART TIME detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support ongoing accounting operations for a business based in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, managing day-to-day financial records, and assisting with year-end close activities. The role requires strong bookkeeping knowledge, accuracy in transactional processing, and confidence using accounting software similar to QuickBooks. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records by entering and organizing routine accounting transactions in the company’s bookkeeping system.• Process vendor invoices and payments while keeping accounts payable information current and well documented.• Record incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and help keep accounts receivable activity up to date.• Reconcile bank accounts and review discrepancies to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.• Assist with light accounting tasks that support the preparation and completion of year-end book closing activities.• Use desktop-based accounting software comparable to QuickBooks, including AccountEdge, to manage bookkeeping functions.• Provide additional support during the initial phase of the engagement when workload may be higher, with ongoing needs expected on a part-time basis thereafter.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Part Time Accounts Payable

Shaker Heights, OH
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
Accounts Payable Clerk (Part-Time) Location: Shaker Heights, OH (Onsite) Schedule: 15-20 Hours per Week Employment Type: Contract with Potential for Contract-to-permanent We're partnering with a stable, long-standing organization in Shaker Heights seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support their accounting team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexibility, a collaborative work environment, and the potential for long-term employment. Responsibilities: Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding and entry into the company's internal accounting system Match invoices to supporting documentation and obtain appropriate approvals Assist with check processing and vendor payments Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies Maintain organized AP records and documentation Support month-end accounting activities as needed Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoice and payment inquiries
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Assistant Comptroller

Strongsville, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
🔥 Hot Job Opportunity: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER📍 Near West side of Cleveland🏭 Industry: Governmental💼 Position Type: HYBRID & Direct Hire! What you will do:✔Daily accounting operations management of 8 direct reports✔Financial reporting✔General ledger compliance✔Month & Year-end close✔Budgeting and variance analysis✔Audit Coordination✔Internal controls✔Financial analysis✔Process improvements 💰 Compensation amp; Benefits:✔ Base Salary - $90-130k✔ Great Benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision✔ Vacation✔ Government Holidays✔ Sick time -15 days/year✔ 401k✔ OPERS! 📞 Interested? Let’s ConnectCall 216-800-7232
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

15 results for Entry Level Accountant in Westlake, OH