In-Charge Accountant

A BIT ABOUT OUR FIRM:

We are an AICPA Member Firm providing comprehensive financial and business advisory services in accounting and auditing, tax strategies, business and management, valuation, litigation support and forensic accounting, human resources and IT consulting, and a host of personal financial services.

Our greatest strength isn't just our renowned technical and consulting experience, but our ability to listen to our clients and truly understand their challenges and work with them to develop innovative solutions.

Headquartered in northwest Ohio, we are a mid-size accounting firm expanding our team. We have been providing distinctive solutions to our clients' most complex tax, financial and business matters with the utmost in personal service since 1969! If you're ready to learn and grow, we offer a challenging, diverse work environment that prioritizes your career advancement as much as your personal enrichment. We are actively looking for Accountants with 2+ years of recent experience who are seeking long-term growth within our firm.

If you are an Accountant with 2+ years in public accounting, then please read on….

WHY JOIN US?

• Award-winning firm!
• Accelerated Career Growth / Partner Track Potential
• Competitive Benefits Package!
• Work-Life Balance
• Strong company culture with a big local presence
• Lighter Busy Season Hours (54 hours/week)!
• Paid CPE
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Bonuses!
• Reimbursement for CPA exam
• Fun company activities
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• 37.5 hours on average during off-season!
• 401K with Company Match

As an In-Charge Accountant, you will be involved in all areas of client service. You will oversee staff accountants on engagements both in the office and on-site at client location, occasionally managing communication with clients on-site and developing client relationships. You may be responsible for several engagements at any given time. This role offers opportunity for advancement and a defined path to leadership. 

Recent public accounting experience necessary.  You'll work closely with Supervisors, Managers, Principals, and Partners.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning of engagements and complete compilation engagements with guidance.
• Assume additional responsibility for preparation of work papers and financial statements.
• Develop footnotes to financial statements.
• Develop management letter comments.
• Review work papers prepared by staff accountants.
• Keep manager/supervisor informed of the status of engagements.
• Prepare higher level individual, corporate and/or other types of tax returns.
• Perform preliminary research on tax-related issues and respond to tax notices.
• Participate in tax planning.
• Deepen knowledge of federal, state and local law.
  
• Develops technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels.
• Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assigned tasks.
• Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses and implements solutions for clients.
• Identifies task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Builds strong team relationship skills.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively pursues self-development opportunities.
• Assists in proposal development and research gathering as requested.
• Participates in office and firm wide initiatives.
• Demonstrates an active interest in the business world by keeping abreast of market trends and business developments.
• Builds working relationships at peer client level.
• Assist in the training and supervision of staff accountants and accounting assistants.
• Maintain personal and professional integrity at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• College degree and
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience

Supervisory Responsibility

• Oversee Staff Accountants and Accounting Assistants.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, scanners and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. 

Apply now to learn more about our great company culture, our values, and how we take care of our team!