Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Services in Cincinnati
Mellott & Mellott is a third-generation family-owned CPA firm with over six decades of experience serving Tristate families and businesses. Founded in 1956, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver auditing, tax, and financial advisory services tailored to individual client needs. Our team of nearly 40 associates prioritizes trust, personalized service, and community engagement, fostering long-term relationships with clients and employees alike. We specialize in complex tax solutions, retirement plan audits, and management advisory services while maintaining a culture of professional development and work-life balance. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our decades-long client partnerships and industry recognition.We approach every engagement with integrity, ensuring compliance while optimizing financial outcomes for individuals and organizations. Our community involvement and volunteer work underscore our belief in giving back to the regions we serve. With offices in Cincinnatis Scripps Center, we offer convenient access and flexible service models, including software consulting and outsourced accounting solutions. Our leadership team, comprising experienced CPAs, provides direct client interaction and strategic guidance. By blending technical expertise with a family-centric ethos, we aim to be more than accountantswe strive to be trusted advisors for life.
Services
Auditing
Tax Services
Financial Planning
Accounting
Management Advisory
Retirement Plan Audits
Tax Audit Support
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Estate Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of experience in personalized accounting services.
- Our team includes CPAs with expertise in complex tax and audit scenarios.
- We provide tailored financial planning for individuals and businesses.
- Our family-centric approach ensures dedicated, long-term client relationships.
- We combine technical expertise with community-focused values.
What people say
Exceptional client service
Personalized service
Helped me so much
Thorough unhurried meetings
Outstanding support
Services
Auditing
Mellott & Mellott provides comprehensive auditing for public and private organizations, including retirement plan audits. Our process includes internal control testing, management reporting, and efficiency recommendations. We offer specialized audit procedures for specific business segments or compliance requirements.
Tax Services
We deliver tailored tax strategies for individuals and businesses, including complex return preparation and IRS audit representation. Our specialists handle corporate, partnership, and estate tax matters while focusing on liability minimization and regulatory compliance.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning covers retirement strategies, tax-efficient distributions, and estate transfer planning. We coordinate with attorneys and advisors to create customized solutions for wealth preservation across generations.
Accounting
We offer full-cycle accounting services including payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. Our team provides system implementation support and outsourced accounting solutions to optimize business operations.
Management Advisory
Our advisory services focus on mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and operational analysis. We help businesses benchmark performance against industry standards and develop strategic growth initiatives with personalized guidance.
People
Donald L. Mellott
Managing Partner, CPA
Third-generation leader with 30+ years of experience, specializing in audit and tax services. Active community volunteer and Cincinnati office contact at 513-241-2940.
John P. Mellott
Partner
Experienced CPA providing strategic financial guidance. Focuses on client relationships and audit compliance with decades of local business expertise.
Heather L. Craft
Partner
Certified public accountant specializing in tax solutions and business advisory services. Committed to personalized client support and professional development.
Richard J. Rumpler
Partner
Seasoned advisor offering comprehensive accounting services. Known for thorough client meetings and long-term relationship building within the Tristate business community.
Thomas D. Heldman
Partner
Tax specialist with extensive experience in complex return preparation and IRS audit representation. Provides strategic planning for individual and corporate clients.
Questions
What accounting services does Mellott & Mellott offer?
We provide auditing, tax preparation, financial planning, bookkeeping, payroll services, and management advisory solutions for individuals and businesses.
How is Mellott & Mellott different from other CPA firms?
As a third-generation family-owned firm, we combine 65+ years of experience with personalized service and community-focused values.
Do you specialize in complex tax situations?
Yes, we focus on complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts, and nonprofits, with IRS audit representation capabilities.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Tristate area, including Cincinnati, Ohio, with clients across various industries and sectors.
