Senior Accountant

CFS

Akron, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Stewardship, Strategic Planning
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Akron – M-F
Salary: $70,000-$80,000

About the Company
Our client is a well-established organization focused on serving the local community through financial stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term strategic planning. This position offers the opportunity to step into a highly visible accounting leadership role with strong exposure to executive leadership, financial reporting, and operational decision-making. The organization values collaboration, accountability, and process improvement while offering long-term stability and meaningful work.

Position Overview
The Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant will oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting, month-end close, financial analysis, and audit coordination while supporting the organization’s overall financial health and operational effectiveness. This role will also provide leadership to accounting staff and serve as a key business partner to leadership across the organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out (Senior Accountant):
• High-visibility accounting leadership role with direct exposure to executive management
• Opportunity to oversee financial reporting, general ledger operations, audits, fixed assets, and financial analysis
• Ability to lead and mentor staff while helping improve processes and operational efficiency
• Stable organization offering long-term growth potential and meaningful impact within the community

Key Responsibilities (Senior Accountant):
• Lead monthly general ledger close processes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, account analyses, and operational reporting for leadership review
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger system integrity
• Ensure accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal policies and reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and assist with year-end financial reporting and compliance processes

Qualifications (Senior Accountant):
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting and general ledger experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience preferred

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/