Senior Accountant

Talentify; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Direct hire

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Senior Accountant for a growing public accounting firm in Coralville, IA. You will build on your tax and accounting foundation while taking on greater responsibility in client relationships, reviewing work, and mentoring junior staff.

You will prepare individual and business tax returns, manage engagements from start to finish, supervise staff, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance. This is an in‑office, permanent role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of tax, payroll, and state taxes
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex concepts to clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business income tax returns accurately.
• Manage client engagements from planning to completion of tax, accounting, payroll, and advisory projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining relationships and providing responsive service.

Skills

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or EA designation

Job description

About this job

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing public accounting firm. In this role, you will build on your strong foundation in tax and accounting while taking on greater responsibility for managing client relationships, reviewing work, and supporting the development of junior staff. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax, accounting, payroll, and advisory services, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally, work closely with clients, and contribute to the continued expansion of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns and business income tax returns accurately and in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage client engagements from start to finish, including planning, execution, and completion of tax, accounting, payroll, and advisory projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining strong, long-term relationships and providing responsive, personalized service.
• Provide bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting services for business clients, including processing payroll, recording transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Research and resolve complex tax and accounting issues, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assist in training, coaching, and mentoring Staff Accountants and seasonal team members to support their professional development.
• Review work prepared by staff, including tax returns and accounting schedules, and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Manage multiple deadlines across income tax, payroll, and sales tax engagements, prioritizing tasks and coordinating work to meet client and regulatory timelines.
• Support process improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client service within the firms tax and accounting workflows.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating actively in firm initiatives and growth efforts.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field.
• 36+ years of experience in tax and accounting, including hands‑on preparation of individual and business income tax returns.
• Current CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) designation.
• Strong knowledge of income tax, payroll tax, state tax, and tax return preparation.
• Experience providing bookkeeping, payroll, and general ledger accounting services.
• Ability to research and resolve tax and accounting issues while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including experience training, mentoring, or supervising staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage client expectations and timelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a public accounting firm environment serving both business and individual clients.
• Familiarity with managing payroll, sales tax, and related compliance filings for small businesses.
• Comfort working directly with clients and building long-term relationships based on trust and personalized service.
• Interest in contributing to process improvement and firm growth, including supporting expansion to additional locations.
• Motivation to advance within the firm, take on increasing responsibility, and help shape the firms future.
• Ability to collaborate with a team that values support, communication, and strong client relationships.

This is an in‑office role within a growing accounting firm based in Coralville, serving clients primarily in nearby communities and throughout Iowa. The core team consists of approximately 10 in‑office professionals, with an additional 57 seasonal team members joining during the 4.5-month busy season. The firm focuses on domestic clients and does not handle foreign accounts or foreign clients. The environment emphasizes collaboration, support, and strong client relationships over strict billable‑hour pressures. Team members make time for one another, know their clients well, and work closely with them to provide personalized tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and consulting services. The firm is actively growing and exploring the opening of a second location, creating opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive, relationship‑focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Coralville, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• full time
• 401k
• PTO
• direct hire

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Coralville,IA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.