13 Results for Tax Preparer Jobs in Akron, OH

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Tax Manager

Warren, OH
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Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Tax Manager to support a contract opportunity within the food and food processing industry in Warren, Ohio. This position will lead a range of tax planning, compliance, and research activities while helping the organization maintain accurate reporting and sound financial controls. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of state and local tax matters, corporate tax processes, and technical tax analysis, along with the ability to guide projects and support team development. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation and filing of state and local tax returns, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate, and aligned with applicable regulations. • Review earnings, spending activity, and investment-related tax data to confirm complete and reliable reporting across financial records. • Analyze state tax rules and evaluate how changing legislation may affect business operations, reporting obligations, and strategic decisions. • Provide tax guidance for corporate events and special transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other complex business initiatives, with a focus on reducing risk exposure. • Examine internal control processes related to tax and accounting activities to identify gaps, improve accuracy, and strengthen compliance practices. • Monitor income tax and property tax obligations and reconcile supporting tax information to the company’s financial statements. • Develop practical tax-saving recommendations through research, data analysis, and evaluation of available planning opportunities. • Direct tax-related projects from planning through execution, including the preparation and review of technical memoranda and related documentation. • Mentor staff and managers by offering day-to-day direction, project feedback, and performance coaching to support growth and delivery quality.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

Richfield, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in Richfield, Ohio. This role is suited for a tax specialist who can oversee sophisticated tax engagements, advise clients with confidence, and contribute to a high-performing practice. The position offers the opportunity to manage both compliance and planning work. We are a casual workplace, but we are seeking individuals who enjoy fast paced environments. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review complex business and individual tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing clear guidance on tax matters and responding to questions throughout the engagement process.• Lead seasonal tax planning activities and help implement strategies designed to support client objectives effectively.• Mentor, train, and support entry-level staff, strengthening technical capabilities and encouraging career growth across the team.• Manage special projects and address emerging client needs with a flexible, solutions-oriented approach.• Gather, organize, and maintain financial and tax-related information with a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.• Apply current tax regulations and industry standards when handling compliance, planning, and advisory work.• Use tax and accounting applications, including QuickBooks and ProSystem fx, to complete returns, analyze data, and support reporting requirements.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Cleveland, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Tax Manager - Public to join a client-focused accounting team in Cleveland, Ohio. This role leads tax compliance engagements across business, trust, and individual returns while ensuring work is accurate, timely, and aligned with high-quality standards. The position also partners closely with clients and internal staff to address tax matters, improve outcomes, and support ongoing growth. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, effective project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence. Responsibilities: • Review business, trust, and individual income tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before final delivery. • Oversee tax engagements from initial planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, quality expectations, and client needs are met. • Research tax matters, resolve filing issues, and recommend practical strategies that support stronger client results. • Lead multiple assignments at the same time while maintaining organized workflows and consistent communication on progress. • Act as the primary manager on designated client accounts, guiding engagement execution and coordinating final deliverables. • Build and maintain strong client relationships by developing an understanding of each organization’s operations and tax environment. • Assign work to team members effectively, monitor performance, and provide direction throughout the compliance process. • Coach and develop staff by strengthening technical knowledge, industry understanding, and career growth. • Stay current on tax regulations, emerging guidance, and relevant authorities, and apply that knowledge to moderately complex situations.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Kent, OH
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Stow, Ohio on a Long-term Contract basis. This permanent, on-site opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage daily transactional work while contributing to month-end activities with accuracy and consistency. The position will provide coverage during an extended leave and offers the chance to step into a broad accounting role that supports both operational and close-related functions. Responsibilities: • Manage customer billing activities, apply incoming payments accurately, and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections. • Process supplier invoices, maintain vendor records, and assist with scheduled disbursements to ensure accounts payable operations run smoothly. • Prepare journal entries and record accruals as part of the monthly close process, maintaining accuracy across the general ledger. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to help keep financial records complete and reliable. • Contribute to the close timeline by completing assigned tasks on schedule and responding to additional accounting requests as business needs arise. • Use Sage Intacct and Excel to organize accounting data, support reporting needs, and improve day-to-day efficiency within the function.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Beachwood, OH
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a growing organization in Beachwood, Ohio. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with hands-on experience in core financial operations, tax support, and general ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, works comfortably in a fast-paced environment, and can contribute effectively with minimal oversight. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial data. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure reporting accuracy. • Assist with corporate tax activities, including support for tax return preparation and related documentation. • Manage sales tax processes by reviewing transactions, maintaining records, and helping ensure compliance with filing requirements. • Support monthly and periodic close activities by compiling financial information and validating account balances. • Work within SAP to enter, review, and extract accounting data for reporting and analysis. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and resolve accounting issues efficiently. • Contribute to process continuity during accounting workflow changes or system-related updates when needed.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Cleveland, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support grant, gift, and restricted fund accounting for a non-profit in Cleveland, Ohio. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with donor and grant requirements, and preparing documentation that supports reporting and audit readiness. The role works closely with Finance, Philanthropy, and program teams across the organization, using sound judgment to interpret funding terms and resolve accounting questions. Responsibilities:• Manage accounting activity related to grants, pledges, charitable gift annuities, and donor-restricted or purpose-specific funds, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely.• Review grant- and donor-funded expenses to confirm proper coding, allowability, and adherence to the terms of each agreement or restriction.• Track receivables, deferred revenue, pledge balances, discount calculations, and related schedules to support timely financial reporting.• Reconcile monthly philanthropy and gift activity to the general ledger, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with internal stakeholders.• Prepare financial schedules, reporting support, and audit documentation for grants, restricted funds, endowment-related activity, and other assigned accounts.• Monitor reporting deadlines, fund expiration dates, and closeout requirements, partnering with program and administrative teams to address outstanding items.• Evaluate the accounting treatment of cash, securities, and other contributed assets while ensuring gifts are classified in accordance with donor intent and accounting guidelines.• Serve as a Finance contact for compliance questions tied to philanthropic contributions and escalate complex or high-risk matters to senior finance leadership when needed.• Provide cross-functional backup support within Finance, including assistance with accounts payable, vendor administration, debt interest tracking, and selected tax-related processes.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

North Royalton, OH
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a collaborative office in Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is confident in financial statement preparation, month-end activities, and tax work for a variety of entity types. The role offers flexibility during standard business hours and requires an on-site presence in a team environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare accurate financial statements for clients and ensure reporting is completed in a timely manner. • Manage month-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of general ledger activity. • Record and post adjusting journal entries to maintain complete and accurate financial records. • Support tax preparation for individual and business returns, including 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 filings. • Apply knowledge of corporate, sales, and local tax requirements to help maintain compliance across client accounts. • Use QuickBooks Desktop to maintain accounting records and produce financial information for reporting purposes. • Utilize Intuit ProSeries to assist with tax return preparation and related documentation. • Analyze financial data in Excel using tools such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables to support accounting and reporting tasks.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ravenna, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing environment in Ravenna, Ohio. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating payment activity, and contributing to timely month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, experience with journal entries and reconciliations, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Review and process supplier invoices, payment requests, and other payables transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain organized vendor account information, assist with new vendor setup, and address documentation needs related to onboarding. • Coordinate payment execution, investigate billing issues, and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, approvals, or remittances. • Use SAP and other accounting tools to record, track, and monitor financial activity across routine transactions. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing entries, schedules, and supporting documentation. • Complete account reconciliations and produce financial reports that help ensure the integrity of the general ledger. • Support audit readiness by maintaining clear records and assisting with requests tied to internal and external audit reviews. • Perform fixed asset accounting tasks, including recording asset additions, transfers, depreciation-related support, and disposals. • Assist with inventory counts, reconciliation work, and reporting activities within a manufacturing setting. • Partner with operations, production, logistics, procurement, human resources, and finance teams while also supporting process improvement efforts and special projects as needed.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Deductions Specialist

Akron, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Deductions Specialist to support deduction management and payment discrepancy resolution for a high-volume operation in Akron, Ohio. This position focuses on detailed research, careful documentation, and consistent follow-up to ensure customer claims, bill-backs, and denials are handled accurately. The ideal candidate is comfortable working through large amounts of account data and has a strong eye for exceptions that require manual review and resolution. Responsibilities:• Investigate customer deductions, bill-backs, and payment variances to determine validity and drive timely resolution.• Examine contracts, pricing terms, and promotional support documents to confirm whether claims meet approved guidelines.• Challenge unsupported or inaccurate deductions by preparing denials, organizing backup documentation, and pursuing repayment opportunities.• Review items routed through internal claims systems and complete the manual research needed to resolve exceptions accurately.• Track open balances, aging, and recovery progress while focusing efforts on claims with the greatest financial impact.• Reconcile deduction activity within customer accounts to help maintain accurate receivables records and reporting.• Partner with teams such as Sales, Customer Service, Contract Administration, and Finance to address disputed items and recurring issues.• Analyze deduction patterns and recommend practical process improvements that may reduce future claims activity.• Contribute to month-end activities by supplying account analysis, status updates, and supporting documentation as needed.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Highland Hills, OH
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Temporary / Contract
18.05 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist - AP (Tier II) to support payroll and accounts payable operations for client accounts in Highland Hills, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on ensuring payroll and billing activities are completed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a service-minded approach, and the ability to review financial information across multiple systems with precision. Responsibilities: • Examine payroll records and related data to confirm accuracy, including tax jurisdiction details and reconciliation across multiple databases. • Audit client billing information against payroll support documents to ensure invoices are complete, correct, and ready for release. • Complete payroll processing activities, including final review steps and coordination of check production within required banking deadlines. • Prepare and finalize customer invoices in a timely manner and oversee the printing of billing documents. • Assemble payroll and invoice materials for distribution and ensure customer packets are packaged and shipped on schedule. • Reconcile payroll and invoicing totals to accounting statements to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records. • Provide cross-functional assistance within the department, including support for billing workflows and customer service needs. • Carry out daily responsibilities in alignment with company policies, quality standards, and a collaborative team environment.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Cleveland, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
51000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping ensure timely reporting for internal leadership, board-related needs, and external compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and confidence working with QuickBooks in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions, including vendor payments, customer billing, and collection activity, while keeping records current and accurate. • Create and distribute invoices as needed, and post all forms of payment such as cash, checks, card transactions, and direct deposits to the appropriate accounts. • Review, code, and enter invoices, employee expense submissions, and credit card activity with complete supporting documentation and required approvals. • Maintain organized accounting files and prepare requested financial records for external auditors and tax-related review processes. • Support the preparation of financial materials for leadership and board finance meetings by compiling accurate accounting data and related reports. • Administer 1099 documentation throughout the year and assist with annual filing requirements and other recurring regulatory submissions. • Help prepare monthly billing and reimbursement documentation for grants, contracts, and foundation funding, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines. • Coordinate with funding sources to confirm accurate and timely receipt or disbursement of funds on a monthly or quarterly basis. • Update accounting records, assist with budget uploads in QuickBooks, and contribute to accounting procedures, priorities, and process improvements across payables, receivables, and payroll support.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Twinsburg, OH
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a Contract assignment in Twinsburg, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, entering high volumes of transactions, and helping keep day-to-day accounting activity organized and up to date. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online and can work effectively in an on-site manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Enter and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial transactions with a high level of accuracy. • Process invoices, payments, and customer account activity while ensuring records remain current and well documented. • Reconcile bank accounts and review financial entries to identify and correct discrepancies promptly. • Manage bookkeeping activities within QuickBooks Online and support clean, organized accounting records. • Assist with large-volume data entry related to ongoing accounting operations and reporting needs. • Collaborate with internal team members on finance-related tasks connected to shop floor and operational systems. • Support accounting workflows during system-related changes, including work connected to QuickBooks Online and JobBoss2 as needed.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Rocky River, OH
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Temporary / Contract
18.2115 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a PART TIME detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support ongoing accounting operations for a business based in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, managing day-to-day financial records, and assisting with year-end close activities. The role requires strong bookkeeping knowledge, accuracy in transactional processing, and confidence using accounting software similar to QuickBooks. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records by entering and organizing routine accounting transactions in the company’s bookkeeping system.• Process vendor invoices and payments while keeping accounts payable information current and well documented.• Record incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and help keep accounts receivable activity up to date.• Reconcile bank accounts and review discrepancies to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.• Assist with light accounting tasks that support the preparation and completion of year-end book closing activities.• Use desktop-based accounting software comparable to QuickBooks, including AccountEdge, to manage bookkeeping functions.• Provide additional support during the initial phase of the engagement when workload may be higher, with ongoing needs expected on a part-time basis thereafter.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

13 results for Tax Preparer in Akron, OH