We are a 75+ year old company looking for great people to share our passion! Join our team!

• Work / life balance
• Generous PTO
• Excellent benefits package (medical/prescription, vision, dental)
• Unprecedented 401k match
• Annual chili-cookoff
• Summer BBQ's
• Golf outings
• Holiday parties
• Stay in the loop with important company info via kiosks, newsletters & quarterly huddles
• Lunch & learns - we take every opportunity we can to grow our people professionally AND personally
• Wall of Fame - recognition for GREAT ideas!
• Company-paid PPE (safety shoes & prescription eye glasses)

WHY ELSE YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Our core values influence every facet of our business. We are a community with a common purpose.

• Curious
• Collaborative
• Problem-solver

• Accountable
• Takes initiative
• Works with a purpose

• Help & accept help
• Empathetic
• Contagious positive energy

Solon Manufacturing Co. is cognizant of our responsibility to make the world a better place. Awareness of our manufacturing footprint and our humble contributions to the people and communities that support us help us to express our appreciation in being part of the American dream.

We are committed to giving back by serving our community and are a proud Corporate Sponsor of Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village and a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership.

Staff Accountant

Posted Date: January 29, 2025

Status: Full Time

Synopsis:

Solon Manufacturing Company has an immediate opening for a full-time, Staff Accountant, at our facility in Chardon, Ohio. 

JOB PURPOSE: To perform, review and reconcile financial transactions on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal, state and local laws to maintain and grow the Company’s healthy financial position.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
 
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Full charge Accounts Receivable and Customer Service and Management
  • Daily customer invoicing through various systems and portals
  • Daily A/R inbox maintenance including customer payment preparation and credit card processing
  • Investigation and resolution of invoice and/or payments discrepancies
  • Potential new customer financial evaluation establishing credit limits and payment terms
  • Maintain/improve accounts receivable days outstanding through effective communication with customers not in compliance with contractual terms
• Full charge Accounts Payable Management
  • Daily A/P inbox maintenance including ERP vendor invoice entry
  • Investigation and resolution of vendor/purchase order discrepancies
  • Weekly vendors check payment processing and ACH/Wire processing preparation
  • Maintenance and control over employee credit cards including monthly reconciliation
  • Maintenance and balance petty cash monthly
  • Maintain and ensure monthly master vendor invoice schedule is complete
  • Weekly resolution of unmatched invoices and/or receivers
  • Weekly analysis of purchase price variances along with communicating with appropriate departments
  • Balance commissions monthly and enter related vendor invoices
  • Preparation and issuance of annual 1099 to applicable vendors
• Full Charge Cash Management and Forecasting
  • Daily customer payment application within ERP in accordance with the bank previous day detail report
  • Reconcile bank previous day detail report to general ledger cash account daily
  • Update the “cash forecasting and management tool” daily on a rolling 30 day forecast schedule
• Full Charge General Ledger Stewardship
  • Ensure accounts receivable and payable subledger aging reports balance to the general ledger
  • Maintain and update prepaid and accrual schedules along with adjusting monthly entries as necessary
  • Prepare reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts along with adjusting entries monthly
  • Prepare and execute monthly journal entries and recurring journal entries
  • Assist with annual audit/review preparation and auditor inquiries
• Compliance, calculation and payment to various tax authorities as required
  • Timely remit state and local income and property tax payments
  • Prepare and complete annual franchise tax report
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
• Other
  • Commit to following the Quality Policy established procedures and guidelines as required by ISO9001 standards.  Actively seek opportunities for continuous process improvement as a commitment to the Quality Policy
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Perform and manage other duties and projects assigned by the Director of Finance

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, required
• 5+ years full charge accounting/bookkeeping experience, required
• Must be able to successfully prioritize and manage daily requirements concurrently with email inquiries, in-person inquiries, meetings and other requests both internal and external
• Preferences
  • Manufacturing experience
  • ERP systems experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GL reconciliation, and cash management
• Excellent organizational and communication skills