Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager

Bell & Associates, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

40-hour workweeks off-season

52-hour weeks during busy season

Continuing education

Leadership exposure

Career growth path

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. in the Des Moines area is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager to join its growing team.

This role offers a collaborative environment with a broad mix of tax and accounting work, focusing on individuals and small businesses, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships and leadership potential within the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong experience preparing 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1041 tax returns.
• Experience with tax planning and client advisory services.
• Background in bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and client accounting services preferred.
• Payroll and sales tax experience is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S-Corporation, corporation, and trust tax returns.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to individuals and closely held businesses.
• Prepare financial statements and assist with client accounting services.
• Work with bookkeeping, QuickBooks, payroll, and payroll tax filings.
• Assist with sales tax compliance and other business consulting services.
• Research tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients.
• Mentor and review the work of junior staff.
• Partner directly with firm leadership on client engagements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Tax planning

Education

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Job description

Bell & Associates is partnering with a well-established CPA and wealth management firm in the Des Moines area that is looking to add an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with individuals and small businesses while building long-term client relationships. The firm offers a collaborative environment, a broad mix of tax and accounting work, and a genuine opportunity for future leadership and ownership.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S-Corporation, corporation, and trust tax returns
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to individuals and closely held businesses
• Prepare financial statements and assist with client accounting services
• Work with bookkeeping, QuickBooks, payroll, and payroll tax filings
• Assist with sales tax compliance and other business consulting services
• Research tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients
• Mentor and review the work of junior staff
• Partner directly with firm leadership on client engagements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong experience preparing 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1041 tax returns
• Experience with tax planning and client advisory services
• Background in bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and client accounting services preferred
• Payroll and sales tax experience is a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Additional incentive compensation for bringing in new business
• 40-hour workweeks outside of tax season, with approximately 52-hour weeks during the January-April busy season
• Company-paid continuing education and professional licenses
• Collaborative team with direct exposure to firm leadership
• A clear path for professional growth, leadership, and long-term career advancement