Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k) with matching

Holidays

Continuing professional education

Dues & licensing

CPA Exam support

Team member referral program

$60,000-$80,000 with overtime included

Job summary

CONWAY, DEUTH & SCHMIESING, PLLP in Minnesota seeks an accounting professional to handle a broad range of financial statements, tax returns, and consulting. The role requires flexibility, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage client expectations while supporting month-end closes.

The position offers competitive salaries based on experience, with seasonal overtime. Opportunities for CPA progression, continuing professional education, and a collaborative work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance degree preferred.
• CPA license or ability to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and taxation.
• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective, timely, and professional communication.
• Flexible team player able to work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets and perform bookkeeping and payroll.
• Provide tax planning and prepare returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals.
• Support monthly, quarterly, year-end closes and account reconciliations.
• Review client policies; suggest improvements to reporting procedures.
• Analyze data, summarize information, and assist in report prep.
• Develop client relationships and manage expectations.
• Travel to client or office locations as needed.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

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