Senior Auditor (CPA license required)

McGowen Hurst Clark Smith; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McGowen Hurst Clark Smith in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking qualified accounting professionals for full-time or part-time roles in a CPA-focused public accounting practice. The firm offers a professional environment and flexible work arrangements with a strong emphasis on client service and engagement quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting, a CPA license, and 1–4 years of public accounting audit experience, with the ability to manage staff at supervisory levels and adapt to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA licensure or in pursuit.
• 1–4 years of public accounting audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine engagement procedures in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Meet engagement budget constraints and complete tasks on time.
• Understand and anticipate client’s needs and communicate findings.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication

Organization

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

150-hour CPA requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

At MHCS, we understand our people are our greatest asset. Our continued success means challenging opportunities for you. We offer a professional work environment and a friendly team atmosphere for regular full-time and part-time professionals. We also have openings for individuals interested in a "tax season" only schedule and internships for college students. We are able to be flexible with our work arrangements since we hire professionals that are focused on providing outstanding client service.

Below are our current openings.

• Perform routine engagement procedures in a timely and professional manner including cash, payables, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses
• Prepare and/or assist in preparation of the financial statements
• Meet engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks on time
• Understand and anticipate client’s needs
• Effectively communicate all aspects of work performed and complete analysis and feedback upon completion
• Attend trainings and webinars to remain current with accounting standards and industry trends
• Build new and enhance existing client relationships
• Execute administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA license
• 1-4 years of public accounting audit experience (candidates at the supervisory level will possess the ability to manage, develop, train and mentor staff)
• Drive to succeed with a positive attitude, sound judgment and adaptive to change
• Solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles with the ability to perform or review routine and complex engagement procedures
• Excellence in communication, organization, analysis, client service and technology including Microsoft Office and accounting software proficiency
• Ability to effectively juggle priorities, interact professionally with clients and all levels of staff and work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by your Advisor and/or other members of the firm to perform other instructions and duties as well. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits and a professional work environment. We value the opportunity to grow our individuals both personally and professionally while striving to meet firmgoals.

Department: Tax
Job Type: Full - Time

Quality, Client Service and Expertise

• Ensures that tax returns and tax planning recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards

People Management and Relationships

• Shows ability to train other professionals including interns and newer staff
• Understands the client and properly communicates issues with the entire team

Productivity and Growth

• Demonstrates ability to recognize problems and propose solutions, while considering the clients’ needs and the firm’s risk
• Works collaboratively with client team members to build rapport and strong client relationships
• Identifies, resolves, and makes recommendations on potential tax and accounting issues
• Balance multiple tasks on engagements, including staff training, and client management
• Research technical issues and utilizes tax software
• Collaboratively working with client team members to build rapport and strong client relationships

Qualifications:

• Education – Fulfillment of the 150-hour CPA certification requirement
• Knowledge – Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills, QuickBooks knowledge and familiarity
• Skills – Judgment, accountability, planning, goal setting/accomplishment, excellent people skills to interact with clients and firm members, outstanding communication skills, initiative, positive attitude, team oriented, efficient, and proficient in Word, Excel and online research
• Experience – Prior work experience is required
• Exams – In pursuit of or obtained CPA licensure

Travel: Very little, if any, out of town travel

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by your Advisor and/or other members of the firm to perform other instructions and duties as well. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits and a professional work environment. We value the opportunity to grow our individuals both personally and professionally while striving to meet firmgoals.

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits and a professional work environment. We value the opportunity to grow our individuals both personally and professionally while striving to meet firmgoals.