Fall 2027 Accounting Associate - North Platte

Application deadline: September 27 at 11:59pm CST for all Nebraska schools.

About the role

Launch your career in accounting with a unique opportunity to provide both tax and audit services to clients. As an Accounting Associate, you will engage in challenging tax and audit work, partner directly with progressive business owners and key decision makers to grow both their companies and our firm, and receive support to actively pursue your interests and “distinct abilities” to determine the career path that fulfills you most.

Pinion is the nation's leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented, and joy-filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients from various industries as you provide leading-edge accounting and consulting services.
• Provide accounting services to internal and external clients in both tax and assurance.
• Collaborate with a talented group of colleagues, applying technical skills across a range of projects and client opportunities.
• Work towards team goals and client deliverables, partnering with the project manager to work within project scope and exceed expectations.
• Identify trends and patterns in client information and financials, recognizing potential problems and bringing them to the supervisor’s attention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting (or related field).
• GPA: 3.0 or higher in major and overall.
• Available to work an average of 2,300 hours annually, accounting for overtime during busy season.
• Fully in-office.
• Expect 10-15% overnight travel throughout the year as a new associate.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

CPA certification or eligibility is a bonus.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience across tax and audit.
• Meaningful work and real client exposure.
• Direct access to mentors, managers, and firm leaders invested in your growth.
• A collaborative, people-centered culture that values learning, curiosity, and connection.
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401k/profit-sharing.
• Holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,000 to $68,000. Compensation decisions take into account experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location.

Required documents: Resume and unofficial transcript(s).