Accountant- 3704009

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Cleveland, OH 44114

Salary/Payrate: $65K-$80K

Work Environment: 3 Days onsite after 60-90 day training period

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes (degree MUST be in accounting)

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

The Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of
the Firm. The Accountant is responsible for a variety of
accounting functions including timekeeper maintenance, general
ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, government surveys,
accounts payable processing, journal entries, and month-end and
year-end closing activities. The Accountant also coordinates
responding to external audit requests, assisting with financial
system testing and upgrades, and serving as a resource to
Financial Services staff and managing across the Firm. The
Accountant demonstrates a commitment to providing superior
service to clients and Firm personnel, producing quality work
products and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous
improvement.

Responsibilities:

* Performs daily monitoring and processing of new hire setup in
the accounting system (“Timekeeper Maintenance”).
* Prepares and submits quarterly and annual government surveys.
* Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.
* Reviews bank reconciliations.
* Reviews office account analysis.
* Processes matter currency conversions.
* Enters and monitors foreign currency exchange rates.
* Supports month-end and year-end closing activities.
* Coordinates responses to external audit requests and provides
supporting documentation.
* Processes accounts payable transactions.
* Reviews and posts of journal entries.
* Develops, maintains and updates training materials and
procedural documentation.
* Assists with maintaining fixed asset records.
* Assists with financial system testing, upgrades and
implementation of process improvements.
* Assists with department projects.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
required.
* Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, financial
services or a related professional services environment.
* Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office
Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to
meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Understands accounting principles, financial operations and
professional services accounting practices including systems,
reporting tools, and accounting workflows.
* Demonstrates judgment, discretion and tact; escalate and engage
with management appropriately.
* Able to work with a wide range of people and participates in a
positive, service-oriented, work environment.
* Flexible, able to pivot as needed when priorities or
circumstances change.
* Communicates effectively, both oral and written, in English.
* Organizes self, demonstrates excellent time management skills,
works independently, takes initiative, and sese projects through
completion.
* Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development.
* Demonstrates superior organizational skills and keen attention
to detail.
* Proficient with common technology applications used in law
firms, able to prepare, understands data in spreadsheets and
other common formats.
* Able to adapt with constantly evolving technology and adapting
quickly to new tools, concepts, and strategies.