Job Description
Job Description
UB Greensfelder LLP has an opening for a full-time Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department to work in the Cincinnati, Cleveland or St. Louis office.
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:
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
- Reconcile client trust accounts in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.
- Reconciliation of multiple bank accounts to the GL accounts daily.
- Manage general ledger functions, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
- Prepare imports for bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and partners payroll.
- Documenting internal controls and recommending process improvements, as necessary.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and reports.
- Prepare foreign wires to IP practice group legal vendors doing international and domestic filing work.
- Assisting Accounting Manager in streamlining accounting processes through leveraging existing technology or outside services.
- Mentoring of accounting staff, providing guidance and direction.
- Serving as backup and performing additional duties for other accounting areas, as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualified Applicants Will Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
- CPA highly required.
- 4+ years’ general accounting experience required, preferably at legal or services firm.
- Excellent analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to streamline accounting processes and proficiency in Excel.
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.