Staff Accountant

We are a tax and accounting firm serving businesses and individuals in Ohio and across the country since 1986. Our philosophy is centered on exemplary personal service, quality work, experience, and commitment to earning our clients’ trust. Leveraging cloud-based technology, we continue to evolve to better serve our clients in a modern world, as we remain deeply rooted in our communities and committed to service. We believe our team is best equipped to service our clients when we have a meaningful work-life balance. We will equip you with technology to work from home just as efficiently as in the office and offer hybrid office-home work schedules. A collaborative work environment that values teambuilding and open streams of communication is an essential aspect of our firm’s culture.

Zimmerman & Co CPAs provides a welcoming and inclusive work environment that embraces diversity and values and supports individuals.

While envisioned as a full-time position, for the ideal candidate we could design a part-time or reduced-hours schedule with built-in flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing a full range of services to multiple clients including paying bills and recording deposits and disbursements in QuickBooks (Desktop and Online)
• Cash flow management
• General ledger reconciliation including identifying and posting accruals/prepaids, posting depreciation, etc.
• Processing payroll
• Monthly and quarterly report creation and preparation to meet client specifications
• Communication with clients and with management

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in accounting
• Understanding of accrual basis accounting, monthly and annual reconciliations
• Ability to handle multiple clients
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through email
• A willingness and strong ability to learn
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working in a cloud-based environment
• General Ledger software experience (QuickBooks, Dynamics, Sage, etc.)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Payroll management experience, including knowledge of federal, Ohio, local, and Section 125 withholding
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat
• Understanding of depreciation, financial statement presentation, and not-for-profit accounting
• OfficeTools Workspace or other workflow management software experience

Benefits:

• Salary from $55,000 commensurate with education and experience
• Simple IRA with employer match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid time-off
• Hybrid-work environment