Staff Accountant – Willmar

Cdscpa; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Continuing professional education

Longevity bonus

Flex schedule with reduced summer hour

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

Cdscpa in Willmar, MN seeks an experienced staff accountant to perform a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting projects. Seasonal overtime is required. You will handle financial statements, tax returns, and client advisement, while contributing to process improvements and client service excellence.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaborative work in a flexible, growth‑minded firm environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance degree preferred or in progress.
• CPA license or ability to sit for CPA exam preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets and perform general bookkeeping.
• Manage payroll and provide business consultation where needed.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes with reconciliations.
• Review client policies; suggest improvements for reporting.
• Analyze data, summarize information, and assist in reports.
• Research, draft memos, and document accounting/tax conclusions.
• Prepare partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA exam/CPA license preferred

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