Junior Accountant

UB Greensfelder LLP•Cleveland, OH

29d•Onsite

About The Position

UB Greensfelder LLP has an opening for a full-time Junior Accountant as part of the Accounting team to work in the Cleveland office. This role involves performing day-to-day financial transactions, including entering, posting, recording, and filing accounts receivable data in compliance with financial policies and procedures. The Junior Accountant will support the daily accounting operations of the General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable teams, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions in accordance with firm policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards. The position also includes assisting with cash receipt processing, payment application, customer account reconciliation, reviewing and coding vendor invoices, preparing and processing electronic payments, and reconciling bank and general ledger accounts.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' work experience in similar role.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent organizational, stress and time management skills; demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent data entry skills, high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in MS Office, including entering and manipulating excel spreadsheets, is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
Aderant experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the daily accounting operations of the General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable teams.
Process and record financial transactions accurately and timely in accordance with firm policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
Assist with cash receipt processing, payment application, and customer account reconciliation activities.
Review, code, and enter vendor invoices while ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained and maintained.
Prepare and process electronic payments, check runs, and other disbursement activities in accordance with established controls.
Assist with the reconciliation of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers; investigate and resolve variances as assigned.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting schedules.
Research and resolve transaction discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and internal accounting questions in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation in compliance with firm record retention policies and internal controls.
Provide cross-training and backup support across accounting functions to ensure continuity of operations.
Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting processes.
Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to support accounting and financial operations.