Accountant

Job Title: Experienced Accountant

Company: Edwards Tree Service

Location: Amherst, Ohio

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills & Experience:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Location: In person