Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Growth path into Fractional Controller)

Do you thrive in a role where you own the full accounting cycle and want to move beyond reporting numbers into helping business owners understand them?

Are you looking for an in-office accounting role where you can take real ownership of your clients, work closely with a supportive team, and grow into a trusted financial advisor?

And are you looking for a long-term opportunity where you can grow from Senior Accountant into a Fractional Controller role?

If so, PRP & Associates may be the perfect place for you!

PRP & Associates is a people-first accounting firm based in Mentor, Ohio, built on the belief that strong client service starts with taking care of the people doing the work. Our core values—Relatable, Professional Integrity, Responsiveness, Continuous Growth, Enjoy Helping Others, Personal Responsibility, and Full Communication—guide how we work with our clients and with one another every day. We foster a collaborative, approachable, and professional environment where accountability matters, growth is encouraged, and team members are trusted to do their work well.

Outside the office, we are committed to giving back and are expanding our community service efforts outside of tax season.

As PRP continues to grow, we are expanding our advisory services and looking for accounting professionals who want to grow alongside the firm and take on increasingly strategic roles with our clients.

To learn more about who we are and how we work, visit our website at:

As a Senior Accountant at PRP & Associates, you will take ownership of the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of approximately 2–5 business clients, serving as a trusted accounting partner to business owners and leadership teams.

You will manage monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and ongoing accounting needs while helping clients understand what their financials are telling them. This is a highly client-facing position requiring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical thinking, organization, and the ability to independently solve problems and keep work moving forward.

This role is designed for an experienced accountant who wants to continue developing beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. As you demonstrate technical expertise, client leadership, and business advisory capabilities, there is an opportunity to grow into a Fractional Controller role with PRP.

• Own the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of approximately 2–5 clients across multiple industries
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results, identify discrepancies or unusual activity, and independently investigate issues
• Communicate financial results and accounting matters directly with business owners and client leadership
• Develop strong client relationships and serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions and business decisions
• Manage competing deadlines and priorities across multiple client engagements
• Proactively identify missing information, follow up with clients, and keep engagements moving forward
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and client workflows
• Collaborate with PRP's accounting and tax teams to ensure accurate and timely client deliverables
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, accountability, and professional communication
• Develop the financial analysis and advisory capabilities necessary to progress toward a Fractional Controller role

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including Senior Accountant-level responsibilities
• Strong full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliations, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to independently investigate discrepancies and solve accounting problems
• Experience managing multiple clients, entities, or business units simultaneously
• Stro…