Overview

Cohen & Company  

Certified Public Accountants 

Cohen & Company’s Advisory Services Division is passionate about helping owners, management teams and investors navigate business and transactional environments. This Bookkeeper position would fall into our Accounting Advisory Solutions department within our Advisory Services division.

We are very excited about our growth opportunities and are seeking a Bookkeeper with entrepreneurial energy and commitment to client service to join our Accounting Advisory Solutions team. 

Responsibilities

• Substantial preparation or review of accounts payable processing 
• Reconcile and post activity from bank, credit card and brokerage statements and information provided by client 
• Make other journal entries as necessary in order to prepare financial statements 
• Prepare various supporting financial workpaper schedules 
• Review expense classifications for reasonableness 
• Review payroll entries and tie to payroll journals/records 
• Review payments of payroll taxes/benefit payments for accuracy and timeliness 
• Prepare and update fixed asset records 
• Reconcile and settle accounts between related client entities 
• Organize all supporting workpapers to substantiate balances in the financial statements 
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statements using Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online 
• Assist in creating and maintaining Permanent File for clients 

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, but not required 

• 2-4 years of previous experience in a similar role is preferred 
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills 
• Experience with Quickbooks, PeachTree, PFX Engagement software preferred 
• Experience preparing financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow is preferred 
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required 
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously 
• Absolute adherence to strict confidentiality and privacy considerations 

About Cohen & Company 

Named one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 750 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 11 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com.

Locations 

• Cleveland, OH or Hunt Valley, MD 

Learn more about us! 

• Cohen & Company cohencpa.com 
• Careers: cohencpa.com/careers

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