Senior Staff Accountant

Benesch Law•Cleveland, OH

1d•$115,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for its Cleveland office. This is a newly created, hybrid position with work from home flexibility. The role is ideal for a senior-level accountant with experience in public accounting or auditing, who is looking to establish processes, improve efficiency, and advance towards management responsibilities. The Senior Staff Accountant will support the Senior Manager/Assistant Controller in managing the monthly financial closing process, preparing account reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and implementing accounting controls. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 7 years of Big 4 accounting experience or demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, compliance and audit coordination.
Experience in preparation of Financial Statements, month-end closing process, general ledger and fixed assets.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Great customer service attitude and ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Aderant and Sage software is helpful.

Responsibilities

Performs all necessary closing procedures for Month-end Close including journal entries, account reconciliations and accruals, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
Prepares monthly financial statements including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Income Statements.
Reviews the monthly reconciliation of fixed asset general ledger accounts and the summary of fixed assets and depreciation.
Analyzes financial statement accounts to ensure accurate reporting of accounts including insurance, debt and leasing balances.
Maintains daily cash sheet accounts.
Reviews accounting department procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and Firm policies.
Responsible for the overall maintenance of the general ledger accounts including the process of account reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
Supports external audits with audit schedule preparation and providing documentation for outside auditors.
Reviews IOLTA trust bank accounts monthly.
Prepares the annual budget for depreciation, insurance, CAT/Sales tax and other accounting department expenses.
Helps to identify and implement financial process improvements.
Provides thorough analysis and support of financial projects.