HW&Co. isn’t your typical CPA and Consulting firm. We have a variety of non-traditional specialties, resulting in a diversity of employee personalities and strengths.
We’re a public accounting and consulting firm with around 150 people across five locations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Mansfield. We provide comprehensive business advisory and financial services in auditing and assurance, healthcare, private business advisory, revenue cycle, and tax. Our clients include agribusiness, manufacturing, and privately held companies to name a few, but our specialties lie within healthcare and nonprofit clientele.
Our continuing growth provides significant advancement and career opportunities for our people. Our employees receive the advantage of engaging directly with clients, formalized mentoring programs, and strong development and training. We offer competitive benefits and salaries including generous PTO, incentives to pass the CPA exam, and much more. We make sure our employees are comfortable and prioritize their mental health through “dress for your day”, flexible hours and hybrid work plans, etc.
Job Description –
HW&Co. is currently PROSPECTING for a Senior Accountant for our Audit and Advisory department in our Columbus, OH office, with a start date at the beginning of 2024 fall or later. Senior Accountants are highly experienced within their area of specialization, and report to Managers and Senior Managers. They ensure financial compliance through the preparation and review of client reports and statements within the A&A department.
Job Responsibilities –
To support the Firm’s mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
- accountability, collaboration, excellence, and innovation
Become familiar with the Firm’s policies and procedures
Understand accounting and auditing standards and keep current with new standards
Understand and abide by the rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the AICPA
Perform the following audit procedures:
- Review less experienced staff’s work for accuracy and compliance
- Present audit solutions and find ways to increase their efficiency
- Perform effective control and risk assessments
- Establish more direct and personal working relationships with clients
- Draft financial statements and management letters
- Complete and submit reports to more experienced staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications –
- 3-5 years of public accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA eligible or CPA license
- Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
- Experience with healthcare, HUD, and/or nonprofit audits (preferred)
- Expert in accounting software (CaseWare, FAS, and/or IDEA is preferred) and Microsoft Office
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and time management
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- The ability to interact with clients and employees of all levels of the Firm
Diversity Statement –
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is shown throughout the work we do for our clients and in our offices. We believe that different backgrounds and ideas help individuals and teams thrive, lead to a positive work environment, and strengthen relationships.
Working Conditions –
- Hybrid and remote options are available
- Involves in-office and work in the field where tasks are performed concurrently
- Office locations in Woodmere, Willoughby, Westerville, Middleburg Heights, and Mansfield
- Overtime hours required (especially during the months of January through April)
