Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Emerald Resource Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role, located in the Greater Wooster, Ohio area. Emerald Resource Group is hiring for a growing, well-established company in sectors that may include manufacturing, distribution, or packaging. This role is crucial for an early-career accountant seeking broad exposure across accounting and finance operations. You will gain direct access to senior financial leadership and a clear path for professional growth, offering more than a narrowly defined position.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Wooster, OH

• Team: Reports directly to the Controller
• Mission: Drive core accounting functions and support financial operations with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Tech Stack: Excel, ERP systems (learning required)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Record: Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Manage: Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank/credit card reconciliations.
• Oversee: Maintain inventory and cost accounting records.
• Analyze: Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, suitable for an early-career accountant with a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience; comfort with learning and adapting to ERP systems.
• Skills: Strong Excel proficiency, solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting.
• Bonus: Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or packaging environments is a plus.