Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

MLA Companies is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time Full Charge Bookkeeper position.

MLA Companies encompasses MLA Management, MLA Capital, MLA Capital Partners, and Alinea CPAs, LLC. Providing comprehensive accounting services, business consulting, and CFO support, MLA has been serving clients since January 2006 and is one of the largest contract CFO firms in the Dayton, Ohio area.

The successful candidate will directly assist the CFO. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, analytical, personable, adaptable, intuitive, and responsible. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting is required, with experience working with multiple clients preferred.

Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and assist in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Help with budget preparation, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Assist in tracking financial KPSs and other performance metrics

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Support in managing accounts payable and receivable processes

Ensure invoices are processed timely and accurately.

Follow up on overdue accounts or payment issues.

Monitor cash flow and assist with projections.

Cash Management & Banking

Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.

Help with managing cash flow by tracking income and expenses.

Payroll & Benefits

Assist with payroll processing and related entries.

Help track employee benefits and deductions.

Ensure accurate and timely tax filings for payroll.

Process Improvement & Documentation

Help develop and document accounting processes and policies to improve efficiency.

Analyze current processes for areas of improvement and suggest solutions.

Assist with implementing new software or systems related to accounting and finance.

Project Support

Provide analytical and financial support for ongoing or special projects.

Help the CFO in planning and executing strategic initiatives.

Research financial data for decision-making purposes.

Administrative Support

Maintain and organize financial documents, records, and files.

Schedule meetings, manage the CFO’s calendar, and coordinate with other departments.

Liaise with other departments or external partners to ensure smooth operations.

Collaborate regularly with the Executive Administrator, sometimes working side by side

Provide support for facility-related tasks as needed, including filing, cleaning, and running errands

Communication & Liaison

Act as a liaison between the CFO and other senior leadership or departments.

Strategic Support

Assist with financial due diligence in acquisitions or investments.

Help the CFO prepare financial presentations for others

Requirements :

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

3 years of accounting or finance experience.

Familiarity with financial reporting, AP / AR, and payroll processes.

Technical Skills

Proficient in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables).

Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).

Basic understanding of financial principles

Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Communication skills for working with senior leadership

Soft Skills

Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.

Collaborative and comfortable working cross-functionally.

High level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.

Technology Skills

Comfortable with cloud-based accounting tools and financial software's along with excel.

Schedule : Monday through Friday 9 am-3 pm or 9 am-2 : 30 pm

Location : Working in- person, Springboro Office – no remote working

Job Type : Part-Time

Pay : $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours : 25 hours per week with the potential of a full-time role in the future

Salary : $25 - $29