At Rea, we're building more than just a business advisory and accounting firm – we're constructing lasting partnerships.
Our team of dedicated professionals combines specialized industry knowledge with a passion for innovation, working alongside you to build bridges to success.
We approach every engagement with a blend of humility and optimism, valuing candor, fostering trust, and investing in continuous learning.
Our commitment to stewardship means we're not just focused on immediate results, but on cultivating sustainable growth for generations to come.
When you choose Rea, you're gaining a partner who's invested in your future, ready to tackle challenges and seize opportunities together.
Let's build something extraordinary – because at Rea, we believe in the power of 'Let's Build Together.'

Rea is a trusted partner in business advisory and accounting, having been established in 1938. With a strong presence across the United States and roots in Ohio, Rea provides tailored solutions in accounting, tax, audit, and business valuation services and serves various sectors including government, manufacturing, real estate, and not-for-profit organizations. Our firm is committed to delivering high-quality client advisory services and leveraging expertise to help businesses navigate financial complexities and optimize their growth.

At Rea, we're building more than just a business advisory and accounting firm – we're constructing lasting partnerships. Our team of dedicated professionals combines specialized industry knowledge with a passion for innovation, working alongside you to build bridges to success. We approach every engagement with a blend of humility and optimism, valuing candor, fostering trust, and investing in continuous learning. Our commitment to stewardship means we're not just focused on immediate results, but on cultivating sustainable growth for generations to come.  When you choose Rea, you're gaining a partner who's invested in your future, ready to tackle challenges and seize opportunities together. Let's build something extraordinary – because at Rea, we believe in the power of 'Let's Build Together.' 

• Ensures that clients comply with all applicable authorities, while minimizing tax and reporting burdens
• Ensures tax team complies with all Firm policies and standards
• Identifies when research is needed and clearly frames issues to be researched; concisely reports the analysis of research
• Builds relationships with clients to discuss a variety of federal tax concerns
• Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits
• Advises and provides tax consultations, and communicate high-level tax concepts
• Develops a strong knowledge base through continual education by tax research, reviewing trends, and other practices
• Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
• Manages engagement workflow, engagement team resources, and engagement billing
• Leads and provides career guidance for the development and motivation of the tax team
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Provides technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects
• Communicates with the IRS and state and local tax authorities

Tax Manager

Tax Manager providing advisory services and tax consultations for clients in a growing advisory & accounting firm. Join a team that emphasizes a 'People First' culture and professional development.

• Responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues
• Gathering client information necessary for filing
• Participating in tax planning, recognizing and communicating potential risks
• Preparing tax accrual work papers
• Working with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review
• Coordinating with the manager and principal and advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives
• Evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance
• Identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues
• Involved in growing their marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and specialization

Tax Supervisor

Tax Supervisor at Rea ensures tax compliance and advises clients on tax implications and strategies. Responsible for research, planning, and compliance processes in tax-related functions.

• Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the Rea’s tax quality control policies
• Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate
• Communicates with clients and Assurance any issues identified in tax accrual reviews
• Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include budgeting and staffing, monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior, timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client, timely collection of A/R
• Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project
• Provides advice to clients in a timely manner
• Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis
• Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA (“Written Tax Advice”) and tax returns
• Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and Rea’s tax quality control policies regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
• Applies, correctly and proactively, ASC 740-10, and Firm policies, standards, and BDO TQM regarding them
• Explains and discusses components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions to the client as well as other complexities surrounding ASC 740-10
• Communicates with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews, including budget, scope and delivery dates
• Utilizes and manages STS (specialized tax services), as needed
• Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
• Considers the applicability of CTS (core tax services) and STS consulting specialties for each client
• Develops and implements a work plan to include/organize the STS assistance on ongoing projects from client
• Serves as a technical resource
• Ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy; regarding Written Tax Advice (“WTA”)
• Provides effective assistance with exam support
• Frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates
• Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation, e.g., individual, corporate, property, sales, corporate, pass-through, state and local, international, expatriate, transfer pricing, credits and incentives, compensation and benefits, accounting methods, R&D tax benefits
• May be required to organize and conduct effective internal CPE training sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialists
• Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits
• Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action
• Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methods
• Supervises associates, senior associates and supervisors on all projects
• Reviews work prepared by associates, senior associates and supervisors and provide review comments
• Trains Associates, Seniors and Supervisors how to use all current software tools
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates and supervisors
• Schedules and manages workload of associates, senior associates and supervisors
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates and supervisors

Tax Supervisor – Small Business Focus

Tax Supervisor overseeing tax planning and compliance for small business clients. Focusing on relationship management in the dental, medical, and veterinary industries.

accounting-manager

• Apply accounting principles to enter and review transactions for appropriate treatment and compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies 
• Review account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Provides timely and accurate recording of accounts receivable transactions
• Process accounts payable transactions promptly and precisely
• Analyzes and resolves discrepancies in accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions
• Assist client with timely recording of payroll journal entries including accrued payroll and taxes
• Identify and prepare journal entries, adjusting them as needed
• Ensure proper workpaper documentation for all accounts
• Self-review of work before submission, including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L classification and state and local tax filings
• Prepare financial statements and payroll reports 
• Provide general accounting feedback and recommendations to in-charges
• Prepare payroll taxes, sales and other local taxes, personal property taxes 
• Compile raw data into trial balance format, including recapping cash receipts and disbursements 
• Research reference materials involving bookkeeping, payroll, and tax questions 
• Perform tax prep, complex professional write-up work, audit support work, direct client consulting, and other special projects
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives 
• Manage, prioritize, and communicate workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Elevate client concerns to appropriate team members 
• Build strong, trusted relationships with current and prospective clients 
• Participate in client meetings with senior staff as applicable
• Communicate potential additional service offerings to clients
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information as per company policies and guidelines 
• Other duties as assigned


Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate at Rea, applying accounting principles and ensuring transaction compliance. Reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements and maintain strong client relationships.

At Rea, we're building more than just a business advisory and accounting firm – we're constructing lasting partnerships. Our team of dedicated professionals combines specialized industry knowledge with a passion for innovation, working alongside you to build bridges to success. We approach every engagement with a blend of humility and optimism, valuing candor, fostering trust, and investing in continuous learning. Our commitment to stewardship means we're not just focused on immediate results, but on cultivating sustainable growth for generations to come. When you choose Rea, you're gaining a partner who's invested in your future, ready to tackle challenges and seize opportunities together. Let's build something extraordinary – because at Rea, we believe in the power of 'Let's Build Together.'

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