Senior Staff Accountant (Cincinnati)

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting team in the Cincinnati office. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and maintaining internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–4 years of related experience; public accounting experience and CPA are preferred. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential to succeed in this team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 3–4 years of related experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting records and financial reports to ensure accuracy and standards.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review staff prepared reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with tax liabilities tracking for the firm.
• Analyze and reconcile bank statements.
• Develop and maintain internal control processes for accounting functions.
• Document financial records using current technologies.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Assist in system conversion and merger accounting entries.

Skills

General accounting

MS Office

Basic math

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA preferred

Job description

Taft is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support our team in Taft's Cincinnati office.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting team in the Cincinnati office. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Essential Duties

• Prepares accounting records and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department.
• Maintains the general ledger and performs the firm’s month end balance sheet reconciliation process; including input of entries and research and correction of account discrepancies.
• Assists supervisor with reviewing staff prepared balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
• Supports staff accountants as needed.
• Assists with preparation and tracking of all tax liabilities for the firm.
• Analyzes and reconciles bank statements.
• Creates and maintains internal control processes for accounting functions.
• Documents and ensures proper keeping of financial records making use of current technologies.
• Responsible for special projects, ad hoc financial analysis and other departmental duties as assigned.
• Completes banking verifications, as necessary.
• Evaluates current processes for improvement/efficiency and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Assists in system conversion processes and merger accounting entries.

Requirements

• General knowledge of accounting and Microsoft Office products.
• Basic math skills to analyze figures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and three to four years of related experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.