Tax Accountant CPA

Vaco Recruiter Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Tax Accountant based in Des Moines, IA. This role involves preparing individual and business tax returns while managing multiple engagements during peak seasons. Candidates should possess a CPA and have 2-5+ years of tax preparation experience, particularly in complex filings.

The position offers the opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth clients, ensuring accuracy in returns and building confidence in client interactions. Join our team for a rewarding career path!

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of tax preparation experience, flexible based on strength.
• Familiarity with individual and business returns.
• Comfort working in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including complex filings.
• Support work across pass-through entities like LLCs and partnerships.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines during peak season.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Experience with multi-entity structures

Education

CPA

Job description

Tax Accountant

Salary: $80K - $105K base (Depending on years of relevant experience)

Location: Des Moines, IA (onsite)

Overview

Join a growing, partner-led firm integrating tax, accounting, and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. This role offers strong exposure to client-facing work and complex returns, with a clear path toward increased responsibility.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including more complex filings
• Support work across pass-through entities (LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships)
• Interact with clients to gather information and help explain filings
• Assist with returns tied to investments and financial assets
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines during peak season

What You Bring

• CPA
• 2-5+ years of tax preparation experience (flexible based on strength)
• Experience with individual and business returns
• Familiarity with multi-entity structures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage workload

Nice to Have

• Exposure to SMB clients or high-net-worth individuals
• Any experience with investment-related tax work
• Comfort working in a client-facing environment

What Success Looks Like

• Produces accurate returns with increasing independence
• Build confidence interacting with clients
• Takes on larger and more complex work overtime