Accounting Specialist

Meaden & Moore

Cleveland (OH)

Hybrid

USD 37,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Professional development support

Certification support/reimbursement

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

Meaden & Moore is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support accounting operations and financial reporting through analysis, reconciliations, month-end close, and maintaining accurate records. You will play a key role in ensuring timely and precise financial results for a growing firm.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work environment where applicable.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, or monthly financial reports preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
Prepare and post routine journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
Support month-end close activities and financial reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Monitor, investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, balances, and financial results.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Assist with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities.
Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation and responding to requests.
Support internal controls, policies, and accounting standards.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
Analyze financial results and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About Meaden & Moore

Meaden & Moore is a leading accounting, tax, advisory, and business consulting firm serving middle-market businesses, insurance carriers, law firms, and other organizations across the United States. The firm provides a broad range of services including forensic accounting, litigation support, risk advisory, tax, assurance, and business consulting solutions.

About Meaden & Moore

Having recently partnered with Unity Partners, Meaden & Moore is entering an exciting new phase of growth. The company is executing a strategy focused on organic expansion, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions, creating significant opportunities for team members to help shape the future of a rapidly growing firm. As the business continues to grow, Meaden & Moore is investing in talent, technology, and infrastructure to support its next chapter.

About Unity Partners

Unity Partners is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas that invests in founder- and family-owned business services companies across North America. The firm partners with management teams to accelerate growth through operational improvements, technology enablement, talent development, and strategic M&A.

Unlike traditional financial investors, Unity takes a collaborative approach to value creation, working closely alongside management teams to build market-leading platforms. The firm focuses on long-term partnership, operational excellence, and creating sustainable growth for employees, customers, and shareholders.

Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist that supports accounting operations and financial reporting activities by analysis, reconciliations, month-end close support, and maintenance of accurate financial records. This role serves as a key contributor to the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting function.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions
Prepare and post routine journal entries and perform account reconciliations
Support month-end close activities and financial reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Monitor, investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, account balances, and financial results
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
Assist with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities
Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation and responding to requests
Support compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information
Analyze financial results and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
Working knowledge of accounting principles, and month-end close processes
Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, or monthly financial reports preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a professional services environment
Ability to independently manage assigned accounting processes
Experience supporting month-end close processes
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis
Experience preparing or reviewing monthly financial statements and reports
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions
Experience with ERP or accounting systems

Benefits, Perks, Culture, and Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievements as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Benefits/Compensation

Determining actual compensation relies on many factors including individual candidate experience, qualifications, and comparable benchmarks. Base compensation for this role typically ranges between $26.50 - $33.00 an hour.

Benefits & Offerings

In addition to compensation and bonus opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees professionally and personally. Our offerings include: