Operational Accountant (Onsite/Hybrid in Cleveland)

Resources Global Professionals

• $104K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate accounting or public accounting.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
  • Experience in general ledger accounting and financial close activities.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis and financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for accurate reporting.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Analyze financial statements to identify variances and investigate discrepancies.
  • Manage operational accounting activities including accounts payable and cash management.
  • Assist with cash flow reporting and treasury-related activities.
  • Partner with teams to ensure accurate accounting transaction recording.
  • Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with potential employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan for investment opportunities.
  • Professional Development Program for skill enhancement.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time as legally required.
Full Job Description
About This Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operational Accountant to support key accounting and financial operations activities across the organization. This role serves as a critical link between finance, operations, and business stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial reporting, process efficiency, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles along with hands-on experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, cash management, operational reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems while driving accuracy and efficiency across accounting operations.

W2 Hourly Rate: $50-70/hr DOE

What You Will Work On

  • Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity, identify variances, and investigate discrepancies.
  • Manage and monitor operational accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, and accruals.
  • Assist with cash flow reporting, forecasting, and treasury-related activities.
  • Partner with operational and business teams to ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
  • Maintain and improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls to increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Participate in system implementations, process automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Develop financial and operational reports to provide insights to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Assist with special projects, ad hoc analysis, and other finance and accounting initiatives as needed


What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, consulting, or a combination of both.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
  • Experience supporting general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial close activities.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with process improvement, automation tools, or system implementations is preferred.
  • CPA, CPA-track, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.


What You Can Expect

  • An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
  • Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
  • Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).


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