Accounting & Payroll Manager Canton, OH | Full-Time | Onsite Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) About 415 Group 415 Group is a growing public accounting firm in Northeast Ohio. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to lead our internal accounting and payroll operations. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, general-ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. What You Will Do * Manage the monthly and year-end close processes. * Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjustments. * Reconcile bank, balance-sheet, credit card, payroll, and other general-ledger accounts. * Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for leadership. * Monitor cash activity and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. * Process payroll from beginning to end through ADP, including employee changes, deductions, bonuses, terminations, and off-cycle payments. * Review timekeeping information and resolve payroll exceptions with department leaders. * Reconcile benefit, retirement-plan, garnishment, and other payroll deductions. * Oversee accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, payments, expense reimbursements, and vendor records. * Reconcile vendor statements, credit card activity, and accounts payable aging. * Prepare annual 1099 filings and support W-2 processing. * Assist with insurance, workers’ compensation, and other financial audits. * Strengthen internal controls, document procedures, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. * Serve as a responsive and trusted accounting resource for employees, partners, department leaders, and vendors. What You Bring * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * Five or more years of progressive accounting experience. * Strong experience with payroll, accounts payable, general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close. * Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules. * Solid understanding of debits, credits, accrual accounting, and internal controls. * ADP or comparable payroll-system experience. * QuickBooks experience preferred. * Strong Excel skills and confidence working with detailed financial information. * Working knowledge of payroll compliance, garnishments, W-2s, and 1099 reporting. * Public accounting or professional-services experience preferred. * CPA preferred. * Strong organization, accuracy, judgment, and follow-through. * Ability to manage confidential employee, compensation, and financial information. * Professional and responsive communication with employees, leadership, and vendors. Who Thrives at 415 Group Our team members demonstrate our core values in how they approach their work: * Always Loyal – Never Not My Job: Take ownership, support the team, and follow issues through to completion. * Always Learning – Student and Teacher: Seek better ways to work and willingly share knowledge. * Always Passionate – Be the Buffalo: Address challenges directly and take pride in accurate, dependable work. What We Offer * Competitive compensation based on experience. * Medical, dental, and vision coverage. * Firm-paid life and disability coverage. * 401(k) with profit sharing. * Paid time off and paid holidays. * Hybrid work flexibility. * Firmwide wellness program. * Professional development and growth opportunities. * A stable, growing firm where your work is visible, trusted, and valued.

Accounting & Payroll Manager

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