Senior Accountant - Winterset

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead complex accounting and tax engagements, ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables, and support client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns
• Oversee accounting matters and close processes
• Lead tax research and apply guidance to client-specific scenarios
• Support advanced tax planning and advisory work
• Review of financial statements and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for clients
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and improvements
• Communicate complex accounting and tax matters clearly to clients with senior team members
• Team Leadership & Quality
• Ensure compliance with firm standards, policies and deadlines
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship
• Review work prepared by Accountants and Staff Accountants
• Aid in onboarding and training of new members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2-5+ years of relevant combined accounting and tax experience in a local or regional CPA firm
• Proficiency in accounting and tax knowledge
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., UltraTax) preferred
• CPA Required
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles and exercise professional judgment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Proven ability to apply accounting principles and exercise professional judgment
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Skills

• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Proven ability to apply accounting principles and exercise professional judgment
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company-Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

• Base salary of $80,000 – 85,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Schedule

• Full-time position