Senior Staff Accountant

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Senior Staff Accountant in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Are you looking for a new challenge wherein you can step into a newly created position and carve out your own niche? Do you have experience with public accounting or auditing? Are you seeking a challenging position that is looking to tap into your knowledge of establishing processes to improve efficiency? Then our newly created Senior Staff Accountant position may be the role for you. This position is perfect for the senior level accountant who is looking for an opportunity to advance their career and move toward more management responsibilities. Join Benesch and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of our organization.

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the Senior Manager/Assistant Controller in managing the monthly financial closing process, preparing account reconciliations, preparing financial statements and implementing accounting controls.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs all necessary closing procedures for Month-end Close including journal entries, account reconciliations and accruals. Ensures timely and accurate completion of month-end closing process.

2. Prepares monthly financial statements including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Income Statements.

3. Reviews the monthly reconciliation of fixed asset general ledger accounts and the summary of fixed assets and depreciation.

4. Analyzes financial statement accounts to ensure accurate reporting of accounts including insurance, debt and leasing balances.

5. Maintains daily cash sheet accounts.

6. Reviews accounting department procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and Firm policies.

7. Responsible for the overall maintenance of the general ledger accounts including the process of account reconciliation to ensure accuracy.

8. Supports external audits with audit schedule preparation and providing documentation for outside auditors.

9. Reviews IOLTA trust bank accounts monthly.

10. Prepares the annual budget for depreciation, insurance, CAT/Sales tax and other accounting department expenses.

11. Helps to identify and implement financial process improvements.

12. Provides thorough analysis and support of financial projects.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2. 7-10 years of experience in accounting, auditing or related field

3. Experience in preparation of Financial Statements, month-end closing process, general ledger and fixed assets

4. Strong attention