Career Opportunities
Balance Your Life And Spreadsheets With Us
Experienced Opportunities
At William Vaughan, we are committed to providing job opportunities where our team members look forward to their work while also having the confidence that their job isn’t going anywhere. We do accounting differently and we’re not going anywhere.
Our team members are valued for their experience and expertise, and we provide opportunities to be a part of something bigger than a job. We embrace a ‘work hard and play hard’ mentality and work life balance culture. With a flexible work schedule, you can find time for yourself and your family outside office hours.
As the only locally owned mid-size firm in the area, we provide tax compliance and consulting services to dynamic clients across a variety of industries. All the while, our culture – in both the busy season and off season – is fun and unlike any other CPA firm in the area.
Click here to learn why you should work for us, and what sets WVC apart from our competitors.
Perks
- Job security and opportunities for advancement
- Work life balance and flexible schedule – we know life happens
- ‘Dress For Your Day’ jeans policy
- Remote work – sometimes you need to work from home
- Welcome SWAG box full of gear
- FREE water, pop, coffee & snacks
- Frequent complimentary lunches and dinners
- Company-supported sports teams
- Tax deadline party to celebrate
- Wellness program
- WVC Women Empowering Women Group
- WVC Diversity Inclusion Committee
The Basics
Hours
Our experienced opportunities are full-time, 40 hours a week, with the potential for overtime, which is compensated.Location
Our Maumee office is located about 2 miles from I-475, right off of Reynolds Road near the Ohio Turnpike exit. We have free parking and a host of restaurants, shopping and bars conveniently located nearby.Dress Code
No client meetings? Break out your jeans and hoodie — even if it’s not Friday. Our 'dress for your day' is hugely popular and emphasizes our work-life balance program. We ask team members to use good judgment when deciding what to wear to work.Flexibility
Have a doctor’s appointment? Need to run an errand? Our flexible time-off policy allows our team to take time off when they need it most, provided work objectives continue to be met. We recognize what is most important: your well-being.
Let‘s Talk
Are you interested in working with us? We are always looking for the best and brightest, so we must be looking for you! Connect with us by leaving a message or question and one of our team members will get back with you. We look forward to connecting.
Connect NowInternships
Each year from January to April, we offer full-time tax and audit internships. We are looking for college juniors and seniors who want to do real tax work while having a blast. Our interns enjoy frequent free meals and perks, and they work closely with our experienced team of CPAs. As the only locally owned, mid-size CPA firm in the area, we are committed to doing accounting differently …. and staying that way!
Tax Internship
- Prepare a variety of tax returns (federal, state, and city)
- Process 1099’s, W-2s, and year-end payroll tax returns
- Collaborate with reviewers and your mentor to develop your tax preparation skills
- Support the tax team with other special projects as needed
Audit Internship
- Assist with planning and performing financial/compliance audits in accordance with appropriate auditing and reporting standards
- Perform substantive tests and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues
- Draft financial statements under prescribed formats
- Collaborate with the audit team and your mentor to develop your professional skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic technical requirements
Perks
- Dress For Your Day jeans policy
- Welcome SWAG box full of gear
- Fun committee activities to break up the day
- FREE water, pop, coffee & snacks
- Frequent complimentary lunches and dinners
- Company-supported sports teams
- Tax deadline party to celebrate
- Fresh popcorn made daily
- Wellness program
- Career Coaching
- WVC Women Empowering Women Group
- WVC Diversity Inclusion Committee
The Basics
Hours
Internships are full-time, 40 hours a week, with the potential for overtime, which is compensated.Location
Our Maumee office is located about 2 miles from I-475, right off of Reynolds Road near the Ohio Turnpike exit. We have free parking and a host of restaurants, shopping and bars conveniently located nearby.Dress Code
No client meetings? Break out your jeans and hoodie — even if it’s not Friday. Our 'dress for your day' is hugely popular and emphasizes our work-life balance program. We ask team members to use good judgment when deciding what to wear to work.Flexibility
Have a doctor’s appointment? Need to run an errand? Our flexible time-off policy allows our team to take time off when they need it most, provided work objectives continue to be met. We recognize what is most important your well-being.
Designed for students in their junior or senior year, this isn’t a 'fetch-coffee-and-donuts' internship Our interns have the chance to do real work with real professionals and clients during the most critical time of the year.
What our Interns are saying
“My internship at William Vaughan allowed for me to connect with my team members and get to know them on a personal level.” – UT Accounting Graduate
“I didn’t feel like I was doing intern work. I was treated as an equal.” – BGSU MAcc Student
If you’re an accounting student, you know about “Busy Season.” From January to April each year, we offer full-time tax and audit internships that will give you a taste of what it’s like to work for one of the best accounting firms in the Midwest. You will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:
- Preparing trust and individual income tax returns
- Analyzing tax notices and drafting responses
- Assisting in tax planning and preparing projection
- Utilizing project management software and performing tax research
Many of our interns are hired full time and when this happens, WVC will front the expense of a CPA Exam Review course of your choice. The firm also pays your exam fee along with providing you study time and time-off to take the exam.
We pride ourselves on giving each intern a “real world” experience with the chance to do REAL work with REAL clients. Our training program connects you with the right tools, resources and knowledge to ensure your success.
WVC’s one-on-one advising program connects you with a Career Coach the moment you’re hired. Designed to foster professional relationships between seasoned and less experienced employees, our program pairs new hires with senior management. Career Coaches assist employees in improving individual performance and provide a constant, reliable resource to advisees throughout their careers.
Let‘s Talk
Are you interested in working with us? We are always looking for the best and brightest, so we must be looking for you! Connect with us by leaving a message or question and one of our team members will get back with you. We look forward to connecting.
Connect NowSeasonal Programs
At WVC, we work hard and play hard. We want to introduce our seasonal program team members to a culture where your job is a ‘fit for life.’
From the off-season to the busy season, we find ways to make our culture fun and unique. With a flexible work schedule and work-life balance, almost 95% of our team says they are happy at WVC (and we’re busting our butt to get that to 100%).
We’re your only locally owned, mid-size CPA firm, doing accounting differently…. and we plan to stay that way.
Perks
- Dress For Your Day jeans policy
- Welcome SWAG box full of gear
- Fun committee activities to break up the day
- FREE water, pop, coffee & snacks
- Frequent complimentary lunches and dinners
- Company-supported sports teams
- Tax deadline party to celebrate
- Fresh popcorn made daily
- Wellness program
- Career Coaching
- WVC Women Empowering Women Group
- WVC Diversity Inclusion Committee
The Basics
Hours
Seasonal tax preparer roles are part time, temporary positions beginning in early February and running through mid-April. A minimum 15-hour work week is required. We will coordinate with you based on your class schedule.Location
Our Maumee office is located about 2 miles from I-475, right off of Reynolds Road near the Ohio Turnpike exit. We have free parking and a host of restaurants, shopping and bars conveniently located nearby.Dress Code
No client meetings? Break out your jeans and hoodie — even if it’s not Friday. Our 'dress for your day' is hugely popular and emphasizes our work-life balance program. We ask team members to use good judgment when deciding what to wear to work.Flexibility
Have a doctor’s appointment? Need to run an errand? Our flexible time-off policy allows our team to take time off when they need it most, provided work objectives continue to be met. We recognize what is most important: your well-being.Designed for students in their freshman and sophomore year, this isn’t a fetch-coffee-and donuts program, it’s a chance to do real work with real professionals and clients during the most critical time of the year.
What our seasonal preparers are saying
“I enjoy the fact that WVC’s culture is fun and casual.”
“It was easy to ask questions and I felt supported throughout my time.”
If you’re interested in learning first-hand what it might be like to work in public accounting, look no further! As the only locally-owned mid-size CPA firm in the area, we provide freshman and sophomore students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths in our seasonal program. Working alongside WVC’s accounting team, you will be responsible for scanning individual work papers and the preparation of individual income tax returns.
We pride ourselves on giving our seasonal team members “real world” experience with the chance to do REAL work with REAL clients. Our training program connects you with the right tools, resources, and knowledge to make you successful. You will be partnered with an experienced career coach to help guide you and answer questions along the way. Your work will be reviewed and you will meet with your reviewer frequently so they can provide feedback to help you become a successful tax preparer.
Let‘s Talk
Are you interested in working with us? We are always looking for the best and brightest, so we must be looking for you! Connect with us by leaving a message or question and one of our team members will get back with you. We look forward to connecting.
Connect Now
What Makes Us Different
- Stability – As many accounting firms are merging with national players, we have recently transitioned to our third generation. We’re not going anywhere.
- Great culture – Work hard and play hard!
- Work life balance – Enjoy a flexible schedule (we know life happens).
- Family atmosphere – We put people first.
- Excellent benefits – We offer health insurance, vacation / time off, competitive compensation and SO MUCH MORE!
- Growth and promotion – We have opportunities for you to advance within our firm.
- Remote work – We realize that sometimes you need to work from home.
- Service oriented – We are known for providing outstanding client service.
Achieving Better Outcomes
With over 60 years of stability and experience, we are committed to doing accounting differently. We strive to be on the cutting-edge of the industry, and as a growing firm, we continue to seek the best and brightest to join our team. For seven consecutive years, William Vaughan Company has been named one of The Toledo Blade’s ‘Top Workplaces to Work For.’ For the past three years, we have been recognized nationally as Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For and The Best of the Best by Inside Public Accounting.
