Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Location: Cleveland, OH (In-Office)

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000

Position Overview

A premier, Am Law 200 law firm with a strong Midwest presence is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their legal accounting team in Cleveland. This role supports daily financial operations across General Accounting, Cash Applications, and Accounts Payable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Operations: Process, record, and maintain daily financial transactions—including accounts receivable, vendor invoices, and cash receipts—in compliance with firm policies.

• Accounts Payable & Disbursements: Review, code, and input vendor invoices with appropriate approvals. Prepare electronic payments and check runs under established internal controls.

• Reconciliations & Closing: Assist with bank, general ledger, and subsidiary ledger account reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end closing activities, journal entries, and financial schedules.

• Discrepancy Resolution: Research and resolve account variances, vendor inquiries, and internal accounting questions in a professional and timely manner.

• Recordkeeping & Backup Support: Maintain organized accounting files per record retention policies and cross-train across accounting functions to ensure team continuity.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred (with a solid foundation in basic accounting principles).

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a similar accounting role.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) required. Aderant legal accounting software experience is a strong plus.

• Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high data entry accuracy, strict attention to confidentiality, and excellent written/verbal communication.

• Work Style: Organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable operating with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced cubicle environment.

Compensation & Culture

• Base Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year.

• Benefits Package: Full benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short/long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, and well-being initiatives.

• Work Environment: Business casual, inclusive, and dedicated to employee development and work-life support.

To Apply

Direct all inquiries and resumes to:

Nykki McAdoo

Email: nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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