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 accounting operations and financial reporting activities by analysis, reconciliations, month-end close support, and maintenance of accurate financial records. 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 and post routine journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Monitor, investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, account balances, and financial results
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities
• 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
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement

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 month-end close processes
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, or monthly financial reports preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a professional services environment
• Ability to independently manage assigned accounting processes
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis
• Experience preparing or reviewing monthly financial statements and reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems

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.