Senior Accountant: CPA Path, Flexible Hours & Growth

Cdscpa; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k) plan

CPA Exam support

Continuing professional education

Dues & licensing

Job summary

CDS CPA is seeking an experienced staff accountant to perform a wide range of accounting, audit and tax assignments under supervision. You will analyze financial information, prepare reports, and collaborate with Partners on engagements.

Seasonal overtime is required, with opportunities for client interaction and process improvements. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous learning within a flexible, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam required, CPA preferred
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and income tax
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
• Analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
• Flexible, team player, who is also self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required
• Desire to continue to develop and enhance skills
• Exceptional time management skills with an ability to organize and prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
• Optimistic
• Strong computer aptitude

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in ledgers, prepare trial balances and simple financial statements
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts
• Prepare payroll tax, sales or other business tax and personal income tax returns
• Assist in proofing financial statements, tax returns and other documents
• Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements
• General bookkeeping, payroll and business consultation
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, capital, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position
• Devise and implement systems for general accounting
• Document, modify, and coordinate implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
• Promotion of CDS services and client seminars
• Attend training and development opportunities to develop interpersonal and professional expertise
• Mentors staff
• Occasional travel to client sites and seminars may be required

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication

Time management

Team player

Confidentiality

Self-motivated

Education

Accounting degree / CPA eligible

CPA exam preparation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

CDS CPA is seeking an experienced staff accountant to perform a wide range of accounting, audit and tax assignments under supervision. You will analyze financial information, prepare reports, and collaborate with Partners on engagements.

Seasonal overtime is required, with opportunities for client interaction and process improvements. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous learning within a flexible, team-oriented environment.