Assistant Controller

Rea; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A growing business advisory firm in Zanesville, Ohio, is looking for an Assistant Controller. The successful candidate will assist the Controller with daily accounting operations, oversee financial close processes, prepare financial statements, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts. Applicants should have an Associate's degree in accounting and 5-7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a professional services environment. The company offers competitive compensation, a robust benefits plan, and promotes a people-first culture emphasizing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting required, preferably in a Professional Services environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in managing daily accounting operations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Prepare and file various tax returns.
• Support the improvement of accounting systems.
• Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Job description

Assistant Controller

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.

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.

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 a Professional Services environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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

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.