Accounting Specialist​/Bookkeeper

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Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, we have a culture that respects work‑life balance and focuses on employee wellbeing and professional development. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan are offered.

Mentor, Ohio office.

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple clients and industries
• Preparing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Understanding how payroll preparation and monthly transaction entry relate to the general ledger
• Reviewing accounts for appropriate postings and calculating retained earnings
• Assisting clients with accounting, payroll and basic software issues
• Preparing quarterly and year‑end payroll tax returns
• Preparing annual information returns (1099 & 1096)
• Preparing monthly/quarterly sales, use and CAT tax returns, when applicable
• Identifying potential additional services to benefit current clients
• Adding and disposing of fixed assets, updating depreciation schedules
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts to supporting data
• Potential to assist tax/audit departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of general accounting concepts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Data entry skills and high attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Client service oriented
• Able to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well with others and learn from them
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Willing to adapt to continuous process improvement and changes in technology

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting or comparable accounting and bookkeeping experience preferred
• Experience with Quick Books preferred
• Previous experience as a bank teller is preferred but not required
• Travel for training purposes as necessary

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Four (4) weeks PTO
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays

Rea does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies without pre‑approval. Pre‑approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting