Staff & Senior Accountant Job Description

Law Firm; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CPN Legal is seeking an experienced Staff & Senior Accountant to manage financial records for a block of law firm clients. The role supports a collaborative, casual firm culture with a comprehensive benefits package and flexible schedules.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and trust account management. Strong Excel and QuickBooks Online skills are essential for success in this client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online for multiple clients.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Record expenses and deposits in QuickBooks Online.
• Enter monthly journal entries including payroll and allocations.
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts.
• Produce monthly financial reports (balance sheet, income statement).
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and discuss with clients.
• Maintain trust accounts and reconciliations.
• Work with minimal supervision and meet client deadlines.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Client engagement

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Staff & Senior AccountantSmart Financial Solutions for Law Firms

Staff & Senior Accountant

Job Description:
CPN Legal is seeking an experienced accountant with prior professional service experience to take ownership of maintaining accurate financial records for a block of law firm clients.

We have a fun, collaborative, and casual work environment. Our success is directly credited to our team, and we continue to invest in hiring and growing the firm. CPN Legal provides a comprehensive benefits package complete with flexible work schedules, special events, and expected benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None

Primary duties & responsibilities:

Primary duties & responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts such as payroll liabilities and clearing accounts
• Record expenses and deposits in QuickBooks Online on a daily or weekly basis
• Record monthly journal entries including payroll, revenue allocations, etc.
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts
• Produce monthly financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports, leveraging data to discuss cash flow with clients
• Trust account recordkeeping and reconciliation
• Understand accounting and operational issues experienced by clients
• Work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision, meeting client expectations and deadlines
• Working knowledge of preparing payroll setup, submission, review, and journal entries
• Paying vendor bills for clients and record in proper systems

Skills & Background:

Skills & Background:

• Prior staff or senior accounting experience using QuickBooks Online
• Professional skills to handle all types of client engagement efficiently and in a timely manner
• High level of project management skills to ensure deadlines are met on multiple client engagements
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowing when to ask questions
• Ability to approach client work with ownership and accountability, as if running your own company
• Experience with or ability to understand flow of data between integrated software systems
• Basic understanding of financial accounting concepts; previous experience at a CPA or professional service firm preferred, including active or inactive CPA
• Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and keyboarding

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• Three to five years accounting experience

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.