Client Accounting Services Accountant

Pyle & Associates, P.C.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pyle & Associates, P.C. is a growing multi-shareholder CPA firm in Ames, IA. In this role you will own the monthly financials for a portfolio of clients, serving as their trusted contact and guiding owners and managers to better decisions.

You will work with a collaborative team using modern tools across industries from restaurants to construction to property management, including sales and payroll tasks and proactive communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Bill.com, and strong Excel/Outlook skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close for a client portfolio, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Analyze financial statements and translate results into actionable insights.
• Apply accrual and cash basis principles and document work clearly.
• Prepare and file monthly Iowa sales and use tax returns.
• Record payroll entries and stay current with payroll taxes.
• Serve as primary client contact, communicating proactively and building trust.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and adopt new software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Bill.com

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join a growing, multi-shareholder CPA firm where client accounting services is a core, expanding practice — not an afterthought. In this role you'll own the monthly financials for a portfolio of clients, serve as their trusted point of contact, and help owners and managers make better operational and financial decisions. You'll work with a collaborative team, modern tools, and clients across industries from restaurant ownership to construction to property management.

What you'll do

• Own the monthly close for your client portfolio: bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end financials.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness, and translate the numbers into insights clients can act on.
• Apply both accrual and cash basis principles, and document your work clearly enough that anyone can follow it.
• Prepare and file monthly Iowa sales and use tax returns accurately and on time.
• Record monthly payroll entries and maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and unemployment payroll taxes.
• Serve as the primary contact for your clients — anticipate issues, communicate proactively, and build relationships rooted in trust.
• Look for ways to work smarter: adopt new software quickly and flag process improvements as you spot them.

What we're looking for

• Associate's degree in Accounting required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Bill.com, and strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Sharp attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to juggle multiple client deadlines without dropping any.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.

Why Pyle & Associates

• Compensation range: $50,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.
• A firm actively investing in its people and expanding into advisory