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Staff Accountant I

GOJO Industries
United States, Ohio, Akron
1 Gojo Plaza (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2025
Information about #32352 Staff Accountant I Work Location: Akron, OH USA *Formulated to Care* For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. Role Objective The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial transactions, supporting audits and identifying opportunities for process improvement, while also ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Period End: Support the month, quarter and year end process, including creating and posting journal entries, month end jobs and processes Account Analysis and Reporting: Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts. Identify gaps or misstatements and propose correcting entries Financial Transactions: Process financial transactions with accuracy and timeliness Intercompany Analysis: Reconciling and correction of intercompany transactions Cash Accounting: Initiate and reconcile cash postings, ensure accuracy and proper recording in cash accounts Audit: Create, collect and coordinate information for outside auditors (annual audit, bank audits, etc.) Financial Records and controls: Maintain and improve financial controls. Ensure financial transactions are accurate and timely Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all transactions processed adhere to relevant financial regulations and standards Documentation: Maintain detailed records of processes, procedures, and account transactions Archive documents per record retention policy Process Improvement: Identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement Cross functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and others Training and Support: Serve as a backup to the Staff Accountant Sr. Provide training and support to others on processes and compliance requirements Other ad hoc responsibilities as needed Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Finance or other related field required Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software (e.g., Advanced Excel (Formulas/Pivots,etc) , Access, Dbase, etc.) Entry level up to five (5) years' accounting work experience in corporate level accounting Supervision/Coordination Communicates with internal and external customers using oral, written, and electronic media Internal contacts include Finance, Credit & Collections and Accounts Payable External contacts include Customers, Freight Carriers, Regional Sales Managers, and Sales Reps Works under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager Physical Requirements Office Worker - Physical Requirements Travel Requirements Overnight Travel - not required Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed FLSA Status Exempt To Apply: To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Recruiters, Search Agencies or others referring candidates to GOJO Industries, Inc. without written authorization from GOJO Industries, Inc. Human Resources will not be compensated in any way for their online referral even if GOJO Industries, Inc. hires the candidate. GOJO does not seek or respond to unsolicited resumes for positions that are not listed in the Careers section.