Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Firm:

Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm, recognized for excellence in both the workplace and with our clients. We are a nine-time winner of The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces, a seven-time recipient of Ohio Magazine’s Best Places to Work and consistently ranked among the Top 50 Best of the Best Firms by Inside Public Accounting. These accolades highlight how our firm is managed and reflect our commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment—one that nurtures career growth and provides long-term opportunities for advancement, leadership, and potential ownership.

Since 1919, we have been dedicated to delivering exceptional professional services across accounting, tax, forensic, and consulting disciplines. Our expert team—CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, advisors, and auditors—brings deep expertise, insight, and tailored strategies to help clients navigate complex challenges, enhance business success, and thrive in today’s global economy.

Opportunity:

We are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist that supports day-to-day accounting operations by performing moderately complex accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. This role serves as a key contributor to the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting function.

Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions
• Prepare routine journal entries and assist with account reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting processes
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and account balances
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation and responding to requests
• Support compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting systems
• Experience in a professional services environment
• Ability to independently manage assigned accounting processes

Benefits and Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Benefits/Compensation:

Determining actual compensation relies on many factors including individual candidate experience, qualifications, and comparable benchmarks. Base compensation for this role typically ranges between $24.04 - $31.25 an hour.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes your choice of medical programs, generous PTO and holidays, 401k matching, profit sharing, various perks, and several bonus opportunities.