Senior Staff Accountant (Cincinnati)

Taft is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support our team in Taft’s Cincinnati office. We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting team in the Cincinnati office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. Essential Duties Prepares accounting records and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department.Maintains the general ledger and performs the firm’s month end balance sheet reconciliation process; including input of entries and research and correction of account discrepancies.Assists supervisor with reviewing staff prepared balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.Supports staff accountants as needed.Assists with preparation and tracking of all tax liabilities for the firm.Analyzes and reconciles bank statements.Creates and maintains internal control processes for accounting functions.Documents and ensures proper keeping of financial records making use of current technologies.Responsible for special projects, ad hoc financial analysis and other departmental duties as assigned.Completes banking verifications, as necessary.Evaluates current processes for improvement/efficiency and makes recommendations accordingly.Assists in system conversion processes and merger accounting entries. Requirements General knowledge of accounting and Microsoft Office products.Basic math skills to analyze figures.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong multi-tasking prioritizing and organizational skills.Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and three to four years of related experience.Public accounting experience preferred.CPA preferred. Interested candidates should apply here. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.