Senior Staff Accountant
Senior Staff Accountant
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees Beneschs #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Clevelands Top Workplaces list along with Clevelands NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.
Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule career development and growth transparent and visible leadership teams and a place where diversity equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at .
Working with Us Come and Be Benesch!
We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation and have offices in Chicago Columbus San Francisco New York City and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm we would invite you to apply to join our team.
Want to know more To hear from some of our team click here: 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 Monthend Close including journal entries account reconciliations and accruals. Ensures timely and accurate completion of monthend 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. Bachelors degree in Accounting
2. 57 years of experience in accounting auditing or related field
3. Experience in preparation of Financial Statements monthend closing process general ledger and fixed assets
4. Strong attention to detail and problemsolving skills
5. Advanced proficiency in MS Office products including Excel Word and PowerPoint are essential for this position. Experience with Aderant and Sage software is helpful
6. Great customer service attitude and ability to communicate effectively with team members is essential
Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations) medical condition protected veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone ator email at
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
