Staff Accountant: CPA-Prep & Impact-Driven

Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP is seeking a Staff Accountant in Sioux Falls, SD to perform a broad range of accounting, auditing and tax tasks under supervision. You will handle diverse engagements and contribute to quality client service.

The role emphasizes solid accounting knowledge, good analytical skills, and strong communication, with opportunities to grow toward CPA credentials and advanced firm software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting is required.
• Experience in public accounting with a focus on tax is preferred.
• CPA license or working toward CPA license is expected.
• Proficiency with computer systems in a paperless environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards.
• Prepares clean and concise work papers with definitive conclusion
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of firm specific/industry-specific software.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements
• Reads and interprets financial statements
• Meets time constraints and client deadlines and responds quickly to client inquiries and demands
• Builds relationships with peers at client sites.
• Forms community/association alliances
• Recognizes & pro-actively supports the fact that the firm is in the business of providing quality client service
• Develops positive working relationships with all client personnel
• Quality is consistently demonstrated in all aspects of work

Skills

Numerical skills

Accounting knowledge

Data interpretation

Record keeping

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA license or pursuing

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP is seeking a Staff Accountant in Sioux Falls, SD to perform a broad range of accounting, auditing and tax tasks under supervision. You will handle diverse engagements and contribute to quality client service.

The role emphasizes solid accounting knowledge, good analytical skills, and strong communication, with opportunities to grow toward CPA credentials and advanced firm software proficiency.