Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper

Rea•Millersburg, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan. We are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist to work in the Millersburg, Ohio office location. The Accounting Specialist performs routine accounting activities such as payroll, general ledger activity (bookkeeping functions), and preparation of various accounting reports and financial statements. Familiarity with standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures is required. Regular interaction with clients to provide assistance and training based on client accounting needs.

Requirements

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 also
Maintain a positive attitude
Willing to adapt to continuous process improvement and changes in technology
High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or comparable accounting and bookkeeping experience preferred
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
Travel for training purposes as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a bank teller is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple clients and industries
Preparing bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
Understanding how payroll preparation and monthly transaction entry relates to the general ledger
Reviewing accounts for appropriate postings and calculate 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 and 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