Staff Accountant

Cain Ellsworth and Company, LLP; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP in the Midwest seeks a Staff Accountant to join our team in Sheldon, IA or Sioux Falls, SD. You will work with experienced professionals on a variety of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements, gaining exposure while developing technical and professional judgment.

This role offers ownership of meaningful client work, collaboration in a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow as you tackle audits, reviews, and compilations for privately held businesses and

Qualifications

• Prepare and review financial information to help clients make informed business decisions.
• Participate in audit, accounting, and tax engagements for privately held businesses and nonprofits.
• Develop client relationships and provide trusted advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and summaries for client review.
• Assist in audits, compilations, and tax engagements as needed.
• Build relationships with clients and team members to deliver high-quality service.
• Own assignments and contribute to process improvements and client satisfaction.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency and accuracy in deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and add value for clients.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit support

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Tax software

ERP systems

Job description

Cain Ellsworth & Company,LLP is a relationship-driven CPA and advisory firm with almost 60 years of history serving clients across the Midwest. With a team of over 30 professionas and two offices, we are small enough to know each other well - and large enough to make a real impact.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant in either our Sheldon, Iowa or Sioux Falls, South Dakota office.

As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in helping clients achieve their financial and business goals. Working alongside experienced accounting professionals, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of accounting, tax, and/or advisory engagements while continuing to develop your technical expertise and professional judgment.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful client work, collaborate with a supportive team, and build strong relationships both internally and externally. As your skills grow, you will be trusted with increasingly complex assignments and encouraged to contribute ideas that improve processes and deliver exceptional client service.

Success in this role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and review financial information that helps clients make confident business decisions.
• Participate in audit, accounting, and tax engagements for privately held businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.
• Develop meaningful client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor and problem solver.
• Take ownership of assignments and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on client success.
  Collaborate with experienced professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting your career growth.
• Utilize technology and innovative tools to improve efficiency and deliver exceptional results.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen internal controls, and add value for clients.
• Continue building technical expertise through hands-on experience, training, and professional development.
• Represent the firm with professionalism in client interactions, community involvement, and networking opportunities.
• Help maintain our culture of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and outstanding client service.