Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Accountant

Company: Edwards Tree Service

Location: Amherst, Ohio

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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• 401(k) plan
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• Medical benefits
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• Paid vacation and sick time
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Serve as primary owner of the General Ledger and monthly financial statement preparation for multiple companies (monthly close)
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• Perform monthly bank reconciliations (manual and software-generated) for up to 8 companies
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• Prepare year-end schedules and documentation for external CPAs
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• Manage payroll tax filings online at Federal, State, and Local levels, including use of Ohio Business Gateway and other state portals
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• Process 401(k) weekly payments and prepare annual census information
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• Administer workers’ compensation annual true-up and maintain awareness of out-of-state workers’ compensation and tax issues
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• Prepare and file Sales Tax returns monthly for multiple companies; file IFTA quarterly and Heavy Vehicle Use Tax annually
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• Support FMCSA, ODOT, KDOT, PENNDOT requirements and maintain records to meet regulatory compliance
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• Maintain record retention systems and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
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• Apply for relevant grants and manage associated reporting (including SURWSP/OBWC grant opportunities)
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• Maintain out-of-state licensing support (e.g., West Virginia, Kentucky) and Master Logger certifications across states as needed
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• Assist with notary duties and maintain good documentation practices
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Required Skills & Experience:

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• Proven experience with online payroll tax filings (Federal, State, Local)
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• Proficiency in Foundation software, Quicken, Excel, and Word
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• Familiarity with Ohio Business Gateway (preferred)
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• Experience performing bank reconciliations for multiple entities
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• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
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• Experience with 401(k) remittances and annual census processes
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• Knowledge of workers’ compensation true-ups and multi-state compliance issues
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• Sales tax filing experience and familiarity with IFTA and Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
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• Experience preparing year-end schedules for CPAs
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• Strong documentation, record retention, and confidentiality practices
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• Notary commission or willingness to become a notary
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• Ability to research and apply for grants
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• Knowledge of FMCSA requirements and state DOT regulations (ODOT, KDOT, PENNDOT)
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• Multi-state licensing or the ability to coordinate licensing (WV, KY) and Master Logger requirements is a plus
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To Apply:

Email resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or stop into office at location below

49090 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amhest, Ohio 44001

Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Location : In person