Accountant jobs in Lorain, OH

We are a well-established rapidly growing regional CPA and Business Consulting Firm specializing in tax and business consulting for small to medium size organizations. We are located in both Norwalk and Sandusky

At Payne Nickles, you’ll work with a team of professionals within the firm and have access to resources for your professional growth. Because we serve a broad base of industries with a variety of engagements, you’ll get invaluable work experience and exposure to a wide range of professional opportunities. We also specialize in the unique needs of individuals that own small businesses, farms or enjoy a high net worth. Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include financial statement preparation and the preparation of a variety of individual and business tax returns. This position includes direct client contact with the ability to work independently with appropriate oversight.

Duties

• Tax planning and preparation
• Financial statement preparation
• Audit and compliance
• Business consulting
• Estate planning
• Trust planning
• Business valuation
• Assist with bookkeeping issues
• Assist with payroll issues

As a Staff Accountant, you must be self-motivated and ambitious. You must also be highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills and the ability to effectively balance speed and accuracy. It is also important that you have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to get along well with coworkers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree, Master of Tax preferred
• 1-5 years public accounting experience
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred
• Must be able to handle multiple engagements
• Excellent research and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be success oriented
• Ability to work with a variety of software packages is a plus, tax software UltraTax CS, Thompson Reuters.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sandusky, OH (Preferred)

Work Location: In person