Accounting Specialist - Government Services

Rea•New Philadelphia, OH

21h

About The Position

Rea is a growing Top 100 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, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan. Our Government Services team is growing and we are currently seeking an Accounting Specialist to work in our New Philadelphia, Medina, Wooster, or Millersburg, Ohio offices. This role is responsible for journal entries, preparing work papers, tracking fixed assets, and developing client relationships. Experience in governmental accounting is not required – we are willing to train the right candidate! If you're eager to learn and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you. The anticipated start date for the Accounting Specialist role on our Government Services team is June 2026 or July 2026.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
Associate's degree preferred
Experience: 0-4 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior experience preparing accrual basis financial statements in the government or non-profit sector
Application of basic accounting practices within the governmental environment preferred
Understanding of basic accounting principles/audit
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn other software (Web-GAAP, Lease Crunch, QuickBooks, Fixed Asset Solutions, CaseWare Working Papers)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to learn new processes, software, and accounting concepts quickly
Ability to work independently on tasks and projects, while collaborating with peers in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Apply accounting principles/methodology to enter and review transactions for appropriate treatment
Prepare work papers in clear, concise manner while adhering to deadlines and time budgets
Prepare a trial balance and adjusting journal entries
Review account balances for reasonableness
Complete all steps in an assigned work-papers with appropriate documentation
Follow prior period work-papers to determine level of work to be completed
Identify questions and communicate effectively to appropriate parties, including clients and managers/principals
Answer questions from clients and auditors
Governmental financial statement preparation process (including Cash to GAAP accrual)
Manage and prioritize workload to ensure that deadlines are met
Embrace team environment and adapt processes to firm standards
Become familiar with the firm’s policies
Other duties as required