Senior Accountant - Tax & Audit

Hogan-Hansen P.C; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Unlimited PTO

Paid maternity leave

Short Term & Long Term disability

Marketing/Referral Bonus

Job summary

Hogan-Hansen P.C. in Iowa seeks a Senior Accountant to join our Tax & Audit team. You will prepare business and complex income tax returns and serve as accountant‑in‑charge on select financial statement engagements while helping staff develop through training.

Join a firm with over 100 years in business, dedicated to client relationships, and opportunities to collaborate with managers and partners across five locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• CPA or EA certification or actively preparing for CPA exam.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing income tax returns in a public accounting environment.
• Experience serving as accountant‑in‑charge on financial statement engagements.
• Experience supervising, training, or reviewing staff work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and complex federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1040.
• Stay current on tax practices, regulations, and changes in tax law.
• Serve as accountant‑in‑charge on financial statement engagements, including audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Plan engagements, complete audit workpapers, and document audit procedures, tests, and conclusions.
• Review staff work and provide guidance to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.
• Train and supervise staff on financial statement engagements and firm best practices.
• Interact with clients in a positive and professional manner to ensure efficient and accurate information flow.
• Maintain organized and efficient work practices to meet engagement deadlines.
• Complete required professional development and continuing education.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Audit & assurance

Client communication

Staff training

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or EA certification or active CPA exam

Tools

QuickBooks

GAAP accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

Hogan-Hansen is a multifaceted CPA firm that serves multiple communities with 5 offices across Iowa. As certified public accountants and financial consultants we believe in creating relationships with our clients built on trust that will stand the test of time and have clients coming back to our firm again and again. With over 100 years in business we continue to grow as a company and pride ourselves in being “Accountants with Personality”. Join us as we live out our core values, serving our communities as a trusted partner in meeting our clients’ unique needs while working as a part of a fun and enjoyable team.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to add to the team at any of our 5 locations.

Senior Accountant – Tax & Audit plays a key role in delivering high-quality tax and assurance services to our clients. This position is responsible for preparing business and complex income tax returns, serving as accountant‑in‑charge on select financial statement engagements, and supporting staff development through training. Senior Accountants work closely with managers and partners while building strong client relationships.

Job Duties:

• Prepare business and complex federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1040


• Stay current on tax practices, regulations, and changes in tax law


• Serve as accountant‑in‑charge on financial statement engagements, including audits, reviews, and compilations


• Plan engagements, complete audit workpapers, and document audit procedures, tests, and conclusions


• Review staff work and provide guidance to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards


• Train and supervise staff on financial statement engagements and firm best practices


• Interact with clients in a positive and professional manner to ensure efficient and accurate information flow


• Maintain organized and efficient work practices to meet engagement deadlines


• Complete required professional development and continuing education


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or actively preparing for the CPA exam


• Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing income tax returns in a public accounting environment


• Experience serving as accountant‑in‑charge on financial statement engagements


• Experience supervising, training, or reviewing staff work


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members


• Excellent computer skills and comfort working with accounting and audit technology


• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience with general ledger accounting


• Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software


• Experience planning and executing audit, review, and compilation engagements

Schedule:

January 1 - April 30: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

May 1 - December 31: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday - Thursday 8:00AM-1:00PM Friday

• 401(k) 3% Employer contribution


• Health Savings Account


• Unlimited PTO


• Paid maternity leave


• Short Term & Long Term disability


• Marketing/Referral Bonus

Hogan-Hansen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

Hogan-Hansen participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.