Senior Accountant

Wertz & Associates; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory firm. You will prepare and review financial statements, manage client engagements, and mentor junior staff.

This role offers a collaborative, people-first culture, strong mentorship, and clear paths to Supervisor and Manager roles, with competitive compensation and benefits including health/dental/vision, a 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of public accounting or related experience.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and review.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Accounting CS, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Manage client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Serve as a key point of contact for client relationships.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support client financial performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting CS

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are partnered with a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory firm experiencing steady growth and seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Cedar Rapids team. This firm offers a collaborative, people-first culture, strong mentorship, and excellent opportunities for advancement.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with accounting standards
• Manage client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Serve as a key point of contact for client relationships
• Lead and mentor junior staff
• Provide insights and recommendations to support client financial performance

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 4+ years of public accounting or related experience
• Experience with financial statement preparation and review
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Accounting CS, or similar tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Flexible work environment + summer Fridays
• Clear path to Supervisor and Manager roles