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Staff Accountant - Entry Level
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Cleveland Research Company is an employee owned, independent research firm, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 2006, CRC has expanded to 15 research teams publishing research on over 150 companies. We pride ourselves on a disciplined research process that has us regularly engaged with investors and the industries we cover. We are focused on identifying fundamental inflection points to aid in the rigorous analysis of our covered companies and industry forecasts. Our clients (Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Branded manufacturers, and Food manufacturers,) find value from getting in front of key trends that lead to money making stock calls, and better strategic and financial decisions. We are committed to a singular focus on providing the most accurate and reliable research product in the market.
Cleveland Research Company, LLC, an equity research firm and Broker Dealer registered in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a qualified Staff Accountant to oversee some of our accounting processes and operations. This person is a key resource for the firm and will assist the Controller with the firm’s accounting activities including Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, preparation of financial statements and monthly financial reports . A successful candidate will possess a high level of initiative, professionalism, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in Market Research accounting functions
- Assist with processing accounts receivable activity in accounting software, including preparing sales orders, invoices, applying cash receipts, filing bank transaction reports with attached invoices, reconciling A/R accounts to sub-ledger
- Become familiar with clients and payment trends
- Work with clients on their requests for information from us
- Assist with data management between CRM and Accounting Software
- Analyze and follow up on Aged receivables
- Processing journal entries into accounting software, preparation of financial reports related Market Research activity
- Involved with account analysis, projections, estimates and general operations
- Identifying areas for growth
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant courses of study or previous accounting/ book keeping Experience
- Skilled in spreadsheets, formulas and reports within MS Excel
- Outstanding time management Skills
- High ethical standards
- Critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities and a high attention to detail
- Able to multi-task, remain organized and stay focused in a high-paced environment
- This position requires a full-time, on-site presence at our downtown Cleveland office in order to effectively work with teams.
Benefits: Competitive pay plus bonus potential, fully paid health insurance coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with matching, hybrid work schedule and variety of other perks.