CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA), EXPERIENCED – Springfield, MO

Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (up to 5 weeks)

Holidays

Parental leave

Family leave

Retirement match

Health insurance

Disability & life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellness platform

Job summary

Elliott, Robinson and Company, LLP, a locally owned CPA firm in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Experienced CPA for a full-time position in our office. The role emphasizes learning, developing, and applying advanced accounting skills across areas like tax, auditing, and not-for-profit engagements.

The candidate should have CPA licensure, 3–5 years of progressive public accounting experience, and a proven ability to mentor colleagues while delivering high-quality work in a relaxed, team-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in accounting is preferred.
• Active CPA licensure is required to practice public accounting.
• Minimum 3 years – 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment assessments with satisfactory score.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of tasks by organizing workflows and ensuring timely completion.
• Utilizes technology tools and adheres to company processes and procedures.
• Mentors and supervises colleagues within a team setting.
• Supports firm-wide initiatives such as recruiting and continuing education.
• Builds relationships with peers and clients to exceed expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Client focus

Teamwork and independence

Mentoring experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/related field

Master’s degree in accounting (preferred)

CPA Licensure

Job description

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Experienced

Elliott, Robinson, and Company, a locally owned and multi-award winning CPA firm is seeking to fill a full-time position, with our Springfield, MO office, for an experienced professional with CPA licensure.

ERCPA offers compensation packages supporting our staff’s overall well-being and multi-generational workforce. This includes competitive salaries with additional earning potential during our busy season; employer-paid defined contribution covers employee health, with the potential to apply remaining funds to dependent coverage and other benefit offerings. You’ll have up to 5 weeks paid time off in addition to employer-paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid family leave. We also offer company match for retirement, a health and wellness platform, disability & life insurances, and paid professional development opportunities to maintain job-related professional licensure.

Our team is our #1 asset, and we place great effort in assisting all employees’ roles in the community and the profession. Not only is our firm well respected in the community, but our professional staff are recognized by the Springfield Business Journal for their influence in the community at the local level and statewide at the professional level. Our open-door policy between the entire staff aids in our teamwork and collaborative approach allowing staff members to thrive professionally in a relaxed atmosphere.

Primary Function

As an Experienced CPA in the firm, you will be responsible for learning, developing, and applying your technical skills at an advanced level in accounting and area(s) of specialization. It is necessary to have public accounting experience in any of the following areas: individual/corporate tax preparation; financial statements; trust & estate tax; financial, not-for-profit, governmental or 401k auditing; reviewing/supervising work.

*Generally, 52 hours per week will be required from January 1 to April 15 each year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties require proficient abilities in the following areas:

• Takes ownership of assigned tasks by organizing workflows, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion within budget and scope to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes
• Utilizes technology tools effectively and demonstrates a commitment to adhere to company processes and procedures
• Collaboratively works as part of a team to carry out tasks through mentoring and supervision
• Participates in and supports firm wide initiatives such as recruiting, continuing education, etc.
• Build relationships at a peer and client level that aid in consistently exceeding expectations, create lasting value, and become a trusted partner.

Required Skills

Required skill sets to be successful in this position include:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced communications skills for written & oral delivery
• Ability to look at the overall client situation while not overlooking important details
• Ability to work simultaneously as part of a team and independently is critical
• Supervision and review experience is helpful, but not required

Qualifications

Qualifications and experience for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, required
• Master’s degree in accounting, preferred
• Minimum 3 years – prefer 5+ years of recent progressive public accounting experience
• Active CPA Licensure
• Ability to complete skills based and job-related pre-employment assessments with satisfactory or passing score

INSIGHT. INTEGRITY. IMPACT.

Elliott, Robinson and Company, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer