Position Overview
Our client, a growing company in Northeast Ohio, is seeking a hands-on accounting professional to join their team in a role just below the Controller level. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day accounting functions while contributing to process improvements and long-term growth within the organization.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the details of accounting while also being involved in improving systems and building scalable processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute full-cycle accounting processes including:
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- General Ledger (GL)
- Month-end and year-end close
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
- Support audit preparation and collaborate with external accountants as needed
- Work closely with leadership to provide accurate and timely financial insights
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- 3–7 years of accounting experience (public or industry)
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles
- Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
- Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Preferred Experience
- Experience in small to mid-sized business environments
- Exposure to process improvement or system implementation
- Interest in growing into a Controller-level role over time
Why This Role
- Hands-on ownership of accounting functions
- Opportunity to influence processes and systems
- Clear path for growth into a Controller-level position
- Direct exposure to leadership
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What We Do
Proudly located in Canton and Alliance, Ohio, 415 Group is a certified public accounting, business consulting and IT services firm. Established in 1981, we provide comprehensive solutions to businesses and individuals across Northeast Ohio. From publicly traded companies to local nonprofits, our experience and expertise spans across a variety of industries. We offer solutions tailored to fit your needs including audit and assurance services, tax planning and compliance, business valuation, forensic accounting, as well as IT outsourcing. Our approach goes beyond the numbers to the heart of your business. As strategists, our goal is to ensure the financial welfare and profitability of your company. We establish lasting relationships with our clients rooted in trust and a deep understanding of their financial needs. As a member of CPAmerica, Inc and Crowe Global, one of the largest networks of CPA firms in the United States, we provide the personalized service of a local firm with the vast resources of a global organization. As one of Ohio’s top CPA firms, 415 Group has built a culture of excellence to support the success of our clients, our community and each other. We have received numerous awards including USA Today Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms, Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces, Forbes Best Tax & Accounting Firms, Inside Public Accounting Top 300 and Accounting Today's Regional Leader Great Lakes.
