CAREERS AT BARNES WENDLING CPAS

Tax Manager (CPA)

Cleveland

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a key role in growing our Tax Practice. We are currently seeking an ambitious; people oriented, authoritative Tax Manager with drive and high aspirations who can move with our firm to a higher level.  This position will professionally manage client relationships; assist in training and supervising junior staff; perform tax planning for high net worth clients; review corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns. Tax research and presentations to the department on new tax legislation will be necessary. You will also assist in establishing policies to improve efficiencies; mentor seniors and staff, represent the firm at networking events, and identify opportunities for new business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 5-10 years of public accounting experience
• Results driven and deadline oriented
• Proficient with accounting and tax software
• A commitment to client service
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic

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Senior Audit/Assurance Associate

Cleveland and Sheffield Village The Senior Audit Associate's position involves overseeing the audit team while providing outstanding client service. This individual will be responsible for handling multiple engagements, special projects, and comprehensive review of audit work papers and financial statements in our Audit/Assurance Services Department. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 2-6 years of public accounting experience
• Experience working with software such as ProSystem fx Engagement and Microsoft Office
• Ability to mentor staff
• Strong experience of managing projects and engagement teams
• Ability to produce high quality work
• Attention to detail
• A commitment to client service
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic

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Audit/Assurance Manager (CPA)

Cleveland We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a key role in growing our Audit Practice.  We want a client-serviced focused, team-oriented, creative problem solver who will oversee the audit team and have responsibility for handling multiple engagements, special projects, and comprehensive review of audit work papers and financial statements. The key roles of this position will be audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements for clients in a variety of industries, as well as in the Employee Benefit Audit Practice area.  The firm is committed to providing education to allow the candidate to be successful. This position requires very strong accounting/auditing skills and a strong desire to succeed and to provide outstanding client service. The Audit/Assurance Manager role involves overseeing the audit team while providing outstanding client service.  A hunger to improve technically and be a thought leader are critical.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 6-10 years of public accounting experience
• Experience working with software such as ProSystem fx Engagement and Microsoft Office
• Ability to mentor staff
• Strong experience of managing projects and engagement teams
• Ability to produce high quality work
• Attention to detail
• A commitment to client service
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic

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Audit/Assurance Senior Manager (CPA)

Cleveland This position requires very strong technical accounting/auditing skills and a strong desire to provide outstanding client service. The Audit/Assurance Sr. Manager role involves maintaining client relationships, researching technical accounting issues, and overseeing the audit team while providing outstanding client service. The position will be responsible for handling multiple engagements, special projects, and comprehensive review of audit work papers and financial statements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 10+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience working with software such as ProSystem fx Engagement and Microsoft Office
• Ability to mentor staff
• Strong experience of managing multiple projects and engagement teams
• Ability to produce high quality work
• Attention to detail
• A commitment to client service
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic

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Tax Service Professional

Cleveland The Tax Accountant will prepare corporate and individual, trust and non-profit tax returns; assist with tax planning and client interaction; respond to tax notices, and conduct research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1-5 years public accounting experience
• Experience working with software programs such as ProSystem fx and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and effective verbal/written communication skills
• A commitment to client service
• Ability to produce high quality work
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic

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Tax Principal/Senior Manager (CPA)

Cleveland We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a key role in growing our Tax Practice. We are currently seeking an ambitious; people oriented, authoritative Tax Principal/Senior Manager with drive and high aspirations who can move with our firm to a higher level.  This position will professionally manage client relationships; assist in training and supervising junior staff; perform tax planning for high net worth clients; review corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns. Tax research and presentations to the department on new tax legislation will be necessary. You will also assist in establishing policies to improve efficiencies; mentor seniors and staff, represent the firm at networking events, and identify opportunities for new business. Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 10+ years of public accounting experience
• Results driven and deadline oriented
• Proficient with accounting and tax software
• A commitment to client service
• High level of professionalism
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic

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IT Auditor / IT Specialist

Cleveland Barnes Wendling CPAs, an award winning public accounting firm, is seeking an IT Auditor / IT Specialist to join our team! At Barnes Wendling, we value our team, clients, and community. We offer our employees unlimited growth opportunity and challenging work while promoting these values in a professional, family-friendly atmosphere. We treat our employees with respect, honesty and fairness, providing them the flexibility to balance work and family responsibilities. Job overview:

• This position will allow you to work with our information technology (IT) team to strengthen our IT internal controls, troubleshoot day-to-day technology issues, and assist in designing, developing, and maintaining our IT infrastructure. This position will also work directly with our clients and assist with IT audits over areas such as, but not limited to, computer operations, network security, program change management, and data backups.

  Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot in-house technology issues
• Assist with updates and patches on our network
• Creating IT test plans and documentation requirements
• Ability to identify control deficiencies and recommendations
• Preparation of work papers and reports using advanced writing skills
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of IT concepts and apply the concepts to client situations
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s environment
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills
• Strong presentation skills

  Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in information systems, computer science, cyber security, or accounting with an information systems minor
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office products
• Be willing and able to travel within the United States (10% of total hours)

  Preferred qualifications:

• CISA, CISSP, or CPA preferred
• Experience performing IT audits or System and Organization Controls (SOC) audits
• Understanding of information technology general controls

  Additional benefits –

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Fee Participation Program
• Casual Dress Code
• Summer Hours Program
• Flexibility in Schedules

  Opportunity for advancement, working in a team environment, attend networking events and community service. Barnes Wendling CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. Apply