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Rea is a growing Top 100 Accountingfirm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. Here at Rea, 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 work-life balance. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to work in the Medina, New Philadelphia, or Millersburg, Ohio office locations. This is an outstanding opportunity to help us continue with our strategic initiatives. This position works closely with and will be supervised by our Government Team Managers.

This position will perform routine accounting activities such as financial statement preparation, including calculating accrual balances and other necessary functions within the government segment.

Responsibilities include:

• Apply accounting principles/methodology to enter and review transactions for appropriate treatment
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries
• Review account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Follow prior period work-papers to determine level of work to be completed
• Answer questions from clients or team members on how to use software/programs
• Become familiar with the firm’s policies
• Obtain a general understanding of governmental accounting standards.
• Prepare work papers in clear, concise manner while adhering to deadlines and time
• Conduct industry specific research as needed and communicate results to supervisors.
• Interact with all client personnel and co-workers in an intelligent and professional manner
• Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam.
• Possess skills necessary to develop quality client relationships
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree and CPA exam eligible is preferred
• Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, methodology and procedures as well as developing/posting journal entries
• Good communication (verbal and written), organization, and analytical skills are a must
• Ability to work independently on tasks and projects; while also collaborating with peers in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of general accounting concepts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Word and Excel required
• Able to independently identify issues relating to accounting matters.
• Strong attention to detail and reviews own work to ensure it is complete

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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including without limitation pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, ancestry, military status, national origin, genetic information, disability or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment.

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.