Accounting Clerk

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations at our manufacturing facility in Brookpark, Ohio. This role combines day-to-day accounting support with production cost analysis and inventory reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working across accounting and plant teams, and able to help improve accuracy in financial and operational records.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze plant production activity and cost data to help measure operational performance and support informed financial decisions.
• Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls while identifying practical ways to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with production leadership to review data discrepancies, resolve entry issues, and promote better operational reporting practices.
• Monitor inventory movement with the production team and help maintain accurate stock records through regular tracking and reconciliation.
• Calculate manufacturing costs by evaluating material usage, labor expenses, and related production inputs.
• Prepare reports that highlight inventory levels, production results, yield performance, and cost variances for management review.
• Support the manufacturing month-end close by assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting activities.
• Coordinate with sales support and logistics personnel to help ensure customer invoicing is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee monthly inventory count activities and follow up on variances to improve record accuracy.
• Assist with warranty claim tracking, expense coding, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other special projects assigned by the Controller.
• Experience supporting accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and data entry.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing or production-related accounting, including cost tracking and inventory control.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and general accounting systems used for financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies in financial or operational data.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with accounting, production, logistics, and sales support teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.