Tax Accountant

Applied Industrial Technologies - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking an entry level Staff Accountant at our corporate headquarters in Midtown Cleveland, OH. In this role, you will be assisting with core accounting responsibilities including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of our operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. You will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and support the overall financial health of the organization. Your contributions will help streamline processes and improve efficiency within the accounting department, making you an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare adjusting and month-end journal entries.
• Prepare GL and bank account reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Communicate with other departments and locations on account reconciliation details.
• Perform variance analysis as part of the monthly close process.
• Maintain procedures to ensure that transactions are executed in accordance with general or specific authorization.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely records of business transactions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience with proven success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a working knowledge of financial systems, statements and reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to work proactively with teams.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and balance work in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Internship or office experience.
• Industrial or manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with SAP, BlackLine.