Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Emerald Resource Group

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role for a growing, well-established company in the Wooster, Ohio area, hired through Emerald Resource Group. This position is vital for supporting the company’s accounting and finance operations. It provides an early-career accountant with direct, hands-on exposure to diverse financial functions and senior leadership, offering a clear path for professional growth and increased responsibilities within the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Wooster, OH
• Team: Reports directly to the Controller
• Mission: Gain hands-on exposure across accounting and finance operations, with a path to increased responsibilities.
• Tech Stack: Excel, ERP systems (comfortable learning)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close Assistance: Support the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare precise journal entries and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Operational Support: Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all bank/credit card reconciliations.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain meticulous inventory and cost accounting records for operational accuracy.
• Financial Contribution: Contribute to financial reporting, budgeting cycles, and forecasting initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a solid grasp of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong Excel proficiency, comfortable learning ERP systems, detail-oriented, organized, and curious about business operations.
• Bonus: Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or packaging environments.