Position Overview

Henton & Associates is a regional accounting firm in the Cleveland area established in 2004. We specialize in tax compliance and planning for individuals and small businesses. We also excel in helping small businesses with compilations, payroll, bookkeeping, CFO assistance and business consulting.

This position can be an on-site or hybrid.

We currently have a career opportunity for a Tax Manager and primary responsibilities are focused on the following areas:

Tax Compliance

• Technical review of business, trust and individual income tax returns with the ability to take tasks from beginning to end in an efficient manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting in identification and resolution of tax issues, providing recommendations for improving client results, applying creative tax ideas to enhance client development and growth.

Project/Task Management

• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
• Accept responsibility for, and complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion.
• Manage multiple client projects at any given time.

Engagement Mangement

• Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business.
• Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for the engagement planning, execution, and final delivery to client.
• Manage tax compliance process, schedule staff, deliver work products on time and communicate engagement status to president.
• Develop a professional relationship with the client.
• Serve as the prime point of contact with the client.

Staff Management and Development

• Take responsibility for subordinates’ activities.
• Effectively delegate work to staff.
• Develop subordinates’ technical and industry skills and encourage growth.
• Personal development to build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and applying them to moderately complex situations.

Qualified Candidates Will Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA certification / EA
• 6-8 years (minimum) of experience in tax compliance (Individual and Business)
• Business development skills (optional)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with clients in a variety of industries
• Proficient in corporate, trust and partnership taxation
• Working knowledge of State income/franchise tax for multi-state filers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information.
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation
• Excellent managerial, organizational, writing, communication, and tax research skills

Benefits Include:

• Flexible work hours and work-from-home options
• Benefits/401K+match
• Self-Managed PTO (unlimited) (except between January 1 and May 1)
• No formal dress code except for client meetings, if applicable
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability

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Employment Type

Part-Time, M-F, on-site. Minimum of four (4) consecutive hours per day; schedule to be determined in collaboration with the employee and management.

Henton & Associates is a regional accounting firm in the Cleveland area established in 2004. We specialize in tax compliance and planning for individuals and small businesses. We also excel in helping small businesses with compilations, payroll, bookkeeping, CFO assistance, and business consulting.

Position Overview

The Administrative Associate provides administrative scheduling, client service, and operational support to help ensure smooth daily operations of the firm. This role serves as a key support resource for the Managing Partner, business development activities, client communications, and new client onboarding. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional internal and external client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduling & Business Development Support

• Coordinate and schedule meetings for new business opportunities involving the Managing Partner, Partners, and CPAs.
• Manage calendar of Managing Partner including scheduling logistics for client meetings.
• Support lead qualification activities by gathering and organizing information received from marketing and referral sources.
• Prepare and assemble prospect proposals using information gathered during exploration and discovery meetings.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Managing Partner.
• Draft and send professional correspondence, client proposals, and other communications on behalf of management as directed.
• Maintain organized electronic files and records.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Client Service Support

• Respond to routine client requests and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with client communications and follow-up activities.
• Support service initiatives such as annual client satisfaction surveys and related communications.
• Provide exceptional client service and support positive client relationships.

New Client Onboarding Support

• Assist the Client Relations Manager with new client onboarding activities.
• Prepare client records, establish electronic folders, and complete onboarding administrative tasks as directed.
• Coordinate documentation and information required for new client setup.
• Ensure onboarding procedures are completed accurately and timely.

Reception & Office Support

• Serve as backup support for reception and incoming phone lines.
• Provide phone coverage during designated periods and as needed.
• Greeting visitors and assist with general office inquiries as needed.
• Provide additional administrative support for firm staff and departments as business needs as required.

Seasonal Support

• Assist with document scanning, electronic file organization, and related administrative projects during peak processing periods.
• Support tax season and other seasonal workflow need, as assigned.
• Perform additional administrative duties and special projects, as assigned.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative, executive assistant, client service, or office support experience preferred.
• Experience in professional service, accounting, financial, or legal environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Comfortable learning and following established firm processes and procedures

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Employment Type

Industry: Public Accounting / CPA Firm
Employment Type: Part-Time (25-30 hours per week)
Reports To: Payroll Manager and Bookkeeping Manager
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Flexible Schedule Available

Henton & Associates is a regional accounting firm in the Cleveland area established in 2004. We specialize in tax compliance and planning for individuals and small businesses. We also excel in helping small businesses with compilations, payroll, bookkeeping, CFO assistance, and business consulting.

Position Overview

Henton & Associates is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeping & Payroll Associate to join our growing team. This position supports both the payroll and bookkeeping departments by assisting with payroll processing, financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and client support activities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced client-service environment, and is committed to delivering accurate and timely results. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeping and payroll specialist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bookkeeping Support

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Enter and maintain client financial records.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support preparation of financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized work papers and supporting documentation.

Payroll Support

• Onboarding of new payroll clients to ADP Platform.
• Assist with processing payroll for multiple clients.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter employee earnings, deductions, benefits, and payroll changes.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with payroll reconciliations.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll reporting activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Respond to payroll-related client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

Client Service

• Communicate professionally with clients regarding payroll, bookkeeping, and documentation requests.
• Follow up on missing information and provide status updates as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Escalate complex issues to management when appropriate.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with payroll, bookkeeping, tax, and administrative team members.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with process improvements and special projects.
• Support team workload during busy payroll and tax seasons.

Core Values Alignment

The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate our firm’s core values:

• Integrity: Honest, ethical, and trustworthy in all work
• Professionalism: Reliable, respectful, and service‑oriented
• Cultivate Work-Life Balance: Supports a culture of sustainable performance
• Teamwork: Willing to collaborate, mentor, and support others
• Client Focused: Dedicated to providing responsive, high‑quality client service

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of bookkeeping and payroll preferred.
• Experience in a CPA firm, payroll provider, or professional services environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or other payroll processing software preferred.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.

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* Note: For your privacy and security, the application form requires a free Google account to complete. We are looking for Cleveland-based candidates only.