Senior Accountant – Willmar Office

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

OVERVIEW

Perform a wide variety of accounting, audit and tax assignments under the supervision of different Managers and Partners. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Work closely with Partner-in-Charge on engagements. Be flexible to meet the needs of clients and firm. Seasonal overtime is required.

OUR TEAM MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Our team members are appreciated for their unique talents and contributions and are our most valuable resource.We provide meaningful and challenging client and firm projects, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning experiences and a flexible, positive work environment. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and skill set.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Record transactions in ledgers, prepare trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts
• Perform scheduled computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculate depreciation expense 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
• Collect appropriate data for tax preparation
• 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
• Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary
• Responsible for all aspects of client accounts including client meetings and presentations
• Assist with staff training
• Supervise projects and assign work as necessary
• Develop client relationships
• Perform other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Managers and Partners
• Promote CDS’s additional services and present at client seminars
• Attend training and development opportunities to develop interpersonal and professional expertise
• Encompass the CDS core values: integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
• Assist with firm initiatives
• Mentors staff
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Occasional out-of-town travel to client sites, meetings, office locations, and seminars may be required

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

OUR CULTURE

• Ample career advancement opportunities
• Frequent partner interaction
• Challenging work with a variety of clients
• Flexible, team-oriented work environment
• Year-round training to assist with rapid skill development
• Volunteering is encouraged
• Fun events including social activities, annual golf outing, community service projects, and more!
• Core values of integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
• Mentor program

BENEFITS

• Personal Days Off
• Holidays
• Flexible schedule (including reduced summer hours)
• Flexible dress code
• Group health insurance
• HSA match program
• Life, Disability, and AD & D insurance
• 401(k) plan, including a matching program
• Cafeteria plan
• Continuing professional education
• Dues & licensing
• CPA Exam support
• Team member referral program
• Longevity bonus
• Salary Range: $68,000–$100,000 annually, which includes compensation for required overtime.