Staff Tax Accountant

The Encompass Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encompass Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative, client-focused team. You will gain exposure to tax and audit engagements across multiple industries and have a clear path for growth and leadership development.

This role targets individuals with public accounting or consulting experience who enjoy solving financial challenges and working directly with clients. CPA is required and mentorship is available as you advance.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in tax, audit, consulting, or advisory services.
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• CPA is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other entities.
• Assist with audit and assurance engagements across multiple industries.
• Conduct tax research and analyze complex financial issues.
• Analyze, reconcile, and verify accounts while identifying and resolving material discrepancies.
• Provide consulting and advisory services to clients.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Support and mentor junior staff while contributing to team leadership initiatives.
• Participate in limited local travel for client engagements as needed.

Skills

Public accounting

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Are you a motivated accounting professional looking to grow your career with one of Iowa's most respected public accounting firms? Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their collaborative and client-focused team. This opportunity offers exposure to a variety of industries, hands-on experience in both tax and audit engagements, and a clear path for professional growth and leadership development.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in public accounting, tax, auditing, or consulting who enjoys working directly with clients, solving complex financial challenges, and contributing to a high-performing team environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other entities
• Assist with audit and assurance engagements across multiple industries
• Conduct tax research and analyze complex financial issues
• Analyze, reconcile, and verify accounts while identifying and resolving material discrepancies
• Provide consulting and advisory services to clients
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional service
• Support and mentor junior staff while contributing to team leadership initiatives
• Participate in limited local travel for client engagements as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in tax, audit, consulting, or advisory services
• Proven tenure and job stability
• Experience leading or mentoring teams (please include team size on your resume)
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• CPA is required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly respected and established public accounting firm with decades of success
• Gain exposure to a diverse client base across multiple industries
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
• Enjoy opportunities for advancement and leadership development
• Build long-term client relationships while expanding your professional expertise

Preferred Background

We are particularly interested in professionals currently working within:

• Public Accounting Firms
• CPA Firms
• Tax & Advisory Practices
• Audit & Assurance Groups
• Business Consulting Organizations