Experienced Bookkeeper

Posted 3 Hours Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
Maintain general ledger records, record financial transactions, manage accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, post journal entries, support month-end and year-end close, prepare financial reports, assist with payroll accounting, resolve discrepancies, and improve bookkeeping processes while supporting accountants and controllers.
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Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate and complete general ledger records
  • Record and categorize day-to-day financial transactions
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes
  • Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions
  • Review accounts for discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues
  • Assist with payroll-related accounting and reporting, as needed
  • Prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements
  • Communicate with clients and internal team members to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping matters
  • Help improve and maintain efficient accounting processes and procedures
  • Support accountants, controllers, and other finance professionals as needed

Qualifications Required:

  • 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Sage Intacct
  • Demonstrated experience performing monthly account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team

Preferred:

  • Experience working with multiple companies or clients simultaneously
  • Experience in a public accounting, outsourced accounting, or professional services environment
  • Experience assisting with month-end close
  • Experience with both QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks Online certification or other relevant accounting/bookkeeping credentials
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
Who We Are

#LifeatCohen


Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)


At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:

  • Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
  • Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

Learn More About Us!
  • Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
  • Learn more about our Firm's culture
Estimated Base Range:

*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.

Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Sage Intacct
  • Experience performing monthly account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
  • Experience working with multiple companies or clients simultaneously
  • Experience in a public accounting, outsourced accounting, or professional services environment
  • Experience assisting with month-end close
  • Experience with both QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks Online certification or other relevant accounting/bookkeeping credentials
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
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The Company
HQ: Cleveland, OH
900 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Founded in 1977, Cohen & Co is a top tax and accounting firm recognized by USA TODAY. The company provides top-tier tax, assurance, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including privately held companies, public and private funds, fund service providers within the asset management industry, and Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises across the United States and internationally.

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