SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT
Why MHCS?
- We’re growing and need a self-starting individual to join our firm
- We’ve been voted 1st place in the medium sized company division of the Best Places to Work in Central Iowa contest!
- We understand our people are our greatest asset - we offer an ideal work/life balance including reduced summer hours and opportunity for professional advancement!
MHCS, a full-service public accounting firm located in West Des Moines, IA, provides a complete range of services including audit, tax, business advisory, accounting, consulting and financial planning. We are currently seeking a motivated team player with 2+ years of recent public accounting tax experience to manage client engagements.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare state and federal level tax returns for businesses and individuals
- Lead engagements in all phases of accounting including tax planning and research and preparation of financial statements
- Recognize and resolve tax issues and provide strategic tax and business consulting
- Remain current on all CPE requirements and applicable law changes/updates
- Gain an understanding of client operations and business objectives as well as firm processes and procedures
- Train and develop junior staff while being a key contributor to quarterly reviews
- Develop professional client relationships and maintain communication to ensure satisfaction
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Master’s degree preferred)
- 2+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
- CPA license or CPA candidate
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local level regulations
- Technical tax proficiency for tax preparation & research
- Positive attitude and sound judgment with strong communication, organizational, analytical, client service and computer skills including Word, Excel and tax software proficiency
- Ability to effectively train junior staff, juggle priorities, recognize issues and propose solutions and work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
What’s important to us?
- Providing our staff with high level training and opportunity for growth and advancement
- Promoting an ideal work/life balance – we want you to have time for your family and yourself
- Providing opportunities to work on challenging and diverse projects across industries
We provide a competitive salary of $68,000 - $78,000 annually, commensurate with experience, an excellent benefits package, an ideal work/life balance including flexible schedules, work from anywhere arrangements, reduced summer hours, professional growth and advancement, and a friendly, professional, supportive, and collaborative office environment.
If you are looking for an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a highly regarded firm and are eager to learn more about becoming a key member of our team, please submit your resume to by clicking ‘Apply’ above.
Learn more about us at www.mhcscpa.com or our Facebook wall.
MHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Public accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person