Staff Accountant

CONWAY, DEUTH & SCHMIESING, PLLP; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

HSA match program

401(k) plan with matching

Continuing professional education

CPA Exam support

Longevity bonus

Job summary

CONWAY, DEUTH & SCHMIESING, PLLP seeks an experienced accounting professional to perform a broad range of accounting, tax, and consulting work for diverse clients in Minnesota. Seasonal overtime is required as deadlines arise while delivering accurate financial statements and tax returns.

The role emphasizes reliability, confidentiality, and collaboration within a flexible team. CPA track and ongoing professional education are supported.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance degree or progress required or preferred.
• CPA exam candidate or license is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements
• Preparation of Excel spreadsheets
• General bookkeeping, payroll, and business consultation
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, balance sheet account reconciliations, determine and prepare journal entries
• Review of client policies and procedures; identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures
• Analyze data, summarize information, and assist in preparation of reports
• Research, draft memorandum, and document conclusions related to accounting issues and tax matters
• Collect and organize appropriate data for tax preparation
• Prepare partnership, corporate, individual returns, and other tax forms
• Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning opportunities for clients
• Managing client expectations and assisting clients with their tax and other related questions
• Attend training and development opportunities to develop interpersonal and professional expertise
• Encompass the CDS core values: integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Occasional out-of-town travel to client or office locations may be required

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Education

Accounting/Finance degree in progress or completed

CPA exam candidate or license preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

OVERVIEW

Perform a wide variety of accounting, tax, and consulting projects. 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

• Preparation of compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements
• Preparation of Excel spreadsheets
• General bookkeeping, payroll, and business consultation
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, balance sheet account reconciliations, determine and prepare journal entries
• Review of client policies and procedures; identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures
• Analyze data, summarize information, and assist in preparation of reports
• Research, draft memorandum, and document conclusions related to accounting issues and tax matters
• Collect and organize appropriate data for tax preparation
• Prepare partnership, corporate, individual returns, and other tax forms
• Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning opportunities for clients
• Managing client expectations and assisting clients with their tax and other related questions
• Attend training and development opportunities to develop interpersonal and professional expertise
• Encompass the CDS core values: integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Occasional out-of-town travel to client or office locations may be required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting, Finance, related degree attained or in process of completion, preferred
• CPA license or ability to sit for the CPA exam, preferred
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and taxation
• 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 able to work independently
• 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
• $60,000-$80,000 with overtime included