Paraprofessional
Locations: Norwalk & Sandusky, Ohio
Firm: Payne Nickles & Company

 

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

Looking for more than just a job in accounting? At Payne Nickles & Company, we’re a growing regional CPA and business advisory firm that values creativity, collaboration, and client impact. Our team doesn’t just crunch numbers — we provide strategic solutions that help businesses and individuals thrive.

Whether you’re supporting a local small business, a high-net-worth family, or a multi-generational farm, you’ll be part of a team that delivers real value and builds trusted relationships.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Paraprofessional, you’ll play a key role in client support, working closely with our accounting staff to deliver high-quality accounting and payroll services. You’ll gain experience across a wide range of industries, with opportunities to develop skills in tax preparation, financial reporting, and client advisory services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing client bookkeeping assignments
• Assisting with basic tax return preparation
• Supporting financial statement compilation
• Processing client payroll
• Preparing payroll tax returns
• Assisting with payroll-related issues and compliance

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn. You should be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and communicate clearly with both clients and team members.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bookkeeping experience and payroll knowledge
• Associate’s degree in accounting
• Ability to manage multiple engagements with accuracy and timeliness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Experience with UltraTax CS, Thomson Reuters, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office a plus
• Tax prep experience or willingness to learn tax processes
• Comfort preparing journal entries, compiling financial data, and assisting in report generation

Why Payne Nickles & Company?

We invest in your growth and well-being — both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Team-first culture with supportive coworkers and collaborative leadership
• Diverse, meaningful work with exposure to a wide range of industries and clients
• Competitive wages and benefits package
• Work-life balance — flexible workday hours, limited travel, and Summer Fridays
• Opportunities to grow through on-the-job training and mentorship
• Community commitment — be part of a firm that values people, purpose, and impact

How to Apply

If you or someone you know is ready to take the next step in their accounting career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and salary requirements to:

📧 cpas@pncpa.biz