Staff Accountant

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant as part of the Accounting team in our downtown Cleveland office. The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for suggesting journal entries, bank and ledger account reconciliation, assisting in the preparation of firm financial statements, interfacing with external accountants, assisting with the year-end financial review, and assisting with the preparation of the firm’s tax return.  As a key member of the finance team, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for creating routine and ad-hoc reporting, budgeting, general financial analysis as well as reporting on metrics. 

 

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You?.

 

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Support the monthly close process of the firm’s consolidated financial books and records.
• Coordinate and manage client trust transactions from the firm’s IOLTA account.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of monthly journal entries and documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Reconcile various balance sheet and expense accounts.
• Compute and prepare contractor payments.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management.
• Prepare monthly Sales/Use Tax filings.
• Fixed asset reporting/recording.
• Assist with monthly cash flow reporting.
• Assist with political action committee accounting.
• Assist with unclaimed funds reporting and compliance.
• Assist with importing ACH schedules.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of 1099 forms.
• Assist with audit compliance and submittals.
• Support, as needed, various ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager and CFO

 

Qualified Applicants Will Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance,
• At least two years’ experience working in a law firm or service industry. Public Accounting experience preferred (but not required). 
• Must possess strong technical analysis skills, including advanced Excel capabilities. 
• Must have the ability to analyze financial data and prepare concise reports to assist management in understanding the variances and make risk assessments.
• The ability to multi-task with minimum supervision is required. 

 

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs.  If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

 

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.