Senior Accountant

CFS; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CFS in Cleveland, OH is seeking a highly analytical Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

You will dig into discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes while maintaining GAAP compliance.

The role requires advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, along with 5–8+ years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong Excel expertise and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and fixed assets functions.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.

Skills

Excel expertise

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Hybrid – Downtown)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: $120,000-$130,000

About Us

We are a nationally recognized, high-growth professional services organization with a strong presence in the Cleveland market. Known for our fast-paced, performance-driven environment, we offer accounting professionals the opportunity to work with complex financial data, support strategic decision-making, and partner closely with leadership. This is an ideal environment for individuals who thrive in high-visibility roles and enjoy taking ownership of accounting processes and financial reporting.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically strong Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where data is not always readily available—you will be expected to dig in, connect the dots, research discrepancies, and develop solutions. This position requires strong Excel expertise, solid accounting knowledge, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities


• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules


• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions


• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and ad hoc accounting analyses


• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies


• Partner cross-functionally to gather financial information and resolve accounting issues


• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger activities


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes


• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency


• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

Senior Accountant Qualifications

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


• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience


• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close


• Advanced Excel expertise – modeling, data manipulation, pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas


• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar preferred


• Naturally curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing significant direction


• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy


• Comfortable researching issues, working through ambiguity, and building processes from scratch

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation at the top of the market


• High-growth environment with strong visibility to leadership


• Opportunity to work on complex and impactful accounting initiatives


• Hybrid flexibility in a downtown Cleveland location

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