Staff Accountant

Clarus R+D; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

HSA option

25 days off per year + holidays

Ongoing training and development

Work-life balance commitment

Job summary

Arvo Advisors in Columbus, OH seeks a motivated Staff Accountant to support tax and accounting work for diverse clients. This entry-level role suits a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years of hands-on experience, with training from Senior Accountants and Client Managers.

You'll assist with preparing tax returns, maintain client books, respond to inquiries, and help meet deadlines across multiple engagements in a collaborative, in-office environment.

Qualifications

• College coursework or a degree in accounting, or 1-2 years of hands-on tax/accounting experience
• Willingness to learn the Thomson Reuters tax/accounting software suite
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of Individual, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, and Trust income tax returns under the guidance of Senior Accountants and Client Managers
• Help maintain accurate books and records for clients (data entry, reconciliations, bookkeeping support)
• Respond to routine client requests and correspondence in a timely, professional manner
• Research basic accounting and tax questions relating to specific clients
• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines across multiple client engagements
• Assist with new company initiatives as it relates to supporting programs that improve workplace efficiency and business growth

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

1–2 years hands-on tax/accounting experience

Tools

UltraTax

Fixed Asset CS

Planner CS

Accounting CS

Onvio

Practice CS

QuickBooks

Job description

Staff Accountant

Arvo Advisors | Columbus, OH | Full-Time

At Arvo Advisors, our team of tax and accounting experts combines deep industry experience with modern tech to level the playing field for growing businesses. We deliver clean financials, proactive tax strategy, credit optimization, and year-round compliance support, eliminating tax stress so clients can focus on growth. We value proven expertise, professional credentials, and a collaborative spirit as we continue to expand our team.

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to support our tax and accounting team with client work. This is an entry point into public accounting - we're open to a recent graduate with relevant coursework or a candidate with a year or two of hands-on tax/accounting experience, and we'll invest in training the right person. It's a great opportunity to build a long-term career in the field while working alongside our Senior Accountants and Client Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of Individual, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, and Trust income tax returns under the guidance of Senior Accountants and Client Managers

• Help maintain accurate books and records for clients (data entry, reconciliations, bookkeeping support)

• Respond to routine client requests and correspondence in a timely, professional manner

• Research basic accounting and tax questions relating to specific clients

• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines across multiple client engagements

• Assist with new company initiatives as it relates to supporting programs that improve workplace efficiency and business growth

Qualifications

• College coursework or a degree in accounting, or 1-2 years of hands-on tax/accounting experience

• Willingness to learn the Thomson Reuters tax/accounting software suite (UltraTax, Fixed Asset CS, Planner CS, Accounting CS, Onvio, and Practice CS) - prior exposure is a plus but not required

• Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team

• Eagerness to learn and grow within public accounting

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, in-office position based in Columbus, OH

• Overtime is required to meet tax deadlines - approximately 55-60 hrs/week from March 1 through April 15

• Observes the firm's holiday schedule

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience

• 25 paid days off per year, usable for either sick leave or PTO

• 12 paid holidays & paid firm holidays

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with employer and employee contributions

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Health Savings Account (HSA) option

• Strong professional training and development

• Commitment to work/life balance

Questions?

Contact Hamze Ahmed, People Operations, at [e-mail] with any questions about this posting.