Job ID: CE9274881029
Location: Ankeny, IA
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 10/29/2025
Sr. Accountant, CPA (Tax & Audit) | $90,000–$150,000 | On-site (Ankeny or Ames, IA) / Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Annual salary range of $90,000–$150,000, depending on experience level
- Full-time –
- Jan – Apr: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- May– Dec: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
- On-site role
- Direct hire opportunity
Join a Growing CPA Firm!
A long-standing, growth-focused public accounting firm with multiple offices throughout Iowa is seeking a Senior Accountant, CPA to join their team. This firm has been serving businesses and individuals for over a century and is known for building strong relationships with clients while maintaining a fun and collaborative team culture.
If you're looking to step into a role with client interaction, leadership opportunities, and strong professional development, this could be the right next move.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complex income tax returns (corporate, partnership, and individual)
- Prepare business tax filings and stay current on tax law changes
- Lead financial statement engagements including audits, reviews, and compilations
- Train and supervise staff on engagements
- Engage with clients in a professional and positive manner
- Additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
- CPA license or actively pursuing licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3-5+ years of audit and tax preparation experience preferred
- Experience leading engagements and supervising staff
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Knowledge of general ledger accounting and accounting software
- QuickBooks & Ultra Tax experience preferred, not required
- Valid driver’s license required
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible scheduling for a CPA firm
- Paid maternity leave
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Professional development support
- Marketing/referral bonus program
Your New Organization
A long-standing, growth-focused public accounting firm with multiple offices throughout Iowa is seeking an active CPA/ someone pursuing their CPA to add to their tax team. They not only value close client relationships but value their employees as well. You will not find another CPA firm with these type of set hours!
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