Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper

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. 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.  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  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities   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  Requirements 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 Previous experience as a bank teller is preferred but not required  Travel for training purposes as necessary.  Benefits Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.  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 from Rea’s Talent team. 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.