STAFF ACCOUNTANT – Accounts Payable and Receivable

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time, fully onsite Staff Accountant role located in Westerville, Ohio. You will be joining a stable client in the Columbus area as a key member of their accounting team. This entry-level position is crucial for managing essential Accounts Payable functions, handling credit and collections, and providing direct support for Accounts Receivable processes. Beyond core operational tasks, you will also contribute to Cost Accounting, Month, Quarter, and Year-End closes, and assist with data generation and analysis, offering a well-rounded introduction to corporate accounting. The role provides a significant opportunity for growth and mentorship for candidates eager to develop their accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Westerville, OH
• Pay: $50000–$55000 yearly
• Mission: Own Accounts Payable functions, manage credit and collections, and support Accounts Receivable for the team while contributing to financial closing processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Matches purchase orders, receiving slips, and invoices, obtains necessary approvals for payments, and accurately enters all Accounts Payable invoices into the system.
• Payment Processing: Prints checks, secures required signatures, and ensures proper distribution; also generates ACH bulk payments and posts these activities to the ERP system.
• Financial Reporting Support: Completes various month-end journal entries and reconciliations, contributing to the broader Month, Quarter, and Year-End close processes.
• Revenue Cycle Support: Invoices assigned customer accounts, actively participates in collection efforts, and reports out on collection statuses.
• Data and Compliance: Manages sales tax on invoices for quarterly payment purposes and assists with the generation and analysis of financial data, including tasks related to Cost Accounting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess a foundational understanding of accounting principles, suitable for an early career position.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in an accounting position, with practical application of accounting functions.
• Skills: Intermediate Excel proficiency, strong attention to detail for accurate data entry and reconciliation.
• Bonus: An Associate’s degree is preferred.