Assistant Controller

Rea • Cleveland, OH

4h

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 and Florida, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.
The Assistant Controller, under general direction from the Controller, oversees analysis, preparation, and reporting of company financial data.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of training and experience
• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in accounting required, preferably in Professional Services environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in managing the firm’s daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger and fixed asset accounting.
• Oversee and participate in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including preparation of journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules and ensure information is accurately recorded in associated records.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis to support management decision-making.
• Prepare and file various tax returns and reports, including CAT, sales tax, and use tax filings.
• Utilize financial and reporting software to extract and analyze data for financial analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Support the implementation and improvement of accounting systems, ERP systems, and related financial processes.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Respond to and support various internal and external financial reporting requests.
• Provide support across finance functions and perform other accounting duties as needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree