Job ID: CE787337113
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 12/05/2025
Tax Staff Accountant | $70,000–$85,000 | Onsite / Direct Hire
What Matters Most
• Salary range: $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience
• Council Bluffs, IA
• Direct hire opportunity with a reputable public accounting firm
• Opportunity to grow within the firm and contribute ahead of tax season
• Excellent work-life balance perks — 1st Fridays off from May–September
• Council Bluffs, IA
• Direct hire opportunity with a reputable public accounting firm
• Opportunity to grow within the firm and contribute ahead of tax season
• Excellent work-life balance perks — 1st Fridays off from May–September
Job Description
Join a respected public accounting firm that takes pride in building long-term client relationships and providing high-quality service. The Tax Staff Accountant will play a key role in tax preparation, review, and planning for a variety of clients across industries such as agriculture, construction, and real estate.
This position is ideal for a CPA or CPA candidate with a few years of public accounting experience who thrives in a collaborative, client-facing environment and wants to grow within a tax-focused career path.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and plan tax returns for multiple clients (Ag ~30%, construction, real estate)
• Assist managers with tax and audit projects behind the scenes
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
• Anticipate client needs and identify emerging tax trends
• Participate in client-facing meetings and deliver exceptional service
• Contribute to team development and firm growth initiatives during tax season
• Maintain compliance with tax laws, regulations, and firm standards
• Assist managers with tax and audit projects behind the scenes
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships
• Anticipate client needs and identify emerging tax trends
• Participate in client-facing meetings and deliver exceptional service
• Contribute to team development and firm growth initiatives during tax season
• Maintain compliance with tax laws, regulations, and firm standards
Qualifications and Requirements
• CPA license or in the process of obtaining certification
• 2–3 years of public accounting experience, preferably with a tax focus
• Proven ability to work with clients in Agriculture, Construction, and Real Estate
• Desire to remain in public accounting and advance professionally within the firm
• Strong interpersonal skills — relationship builder and trusted advisor mindset
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple client engagements
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude
• 2–3 years of public accounting experience, preferably with a tax focus
• Proven ability to work with clients in Agriculture, Construction, and Real Estate
• Desire to remain in public accounting and advance professionally within the firm
• Strong interpersonal skills — relationship builder and trusted advisor mindset
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple client engagements
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude
Benefits and Perks
• Competitive salary: $70,000–$85,000
• Leisure Bank PTO; 1st Fridays off (May–September)
• Cafeteria plan with flexible benefit options
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Clear path for career advancement to Manager/ Partner
• Leisure Bank PTO; 1st Fridays off (May–September)
• Cafeteria plan with flexible benefit options
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Clear path for career advancement to Manager/ Partner
Your New Organization
This established, relationship-driven public accounting firm has built its success on trust, service, and long-term client partnerships. With deep roots in the local business community and a strong reputation in agriculture, construction, and real estate accounting, the firm continues to expand and invest in its people.
If you’re a motivated accountant looking to strengthen your tax expertise and grow your career in a client-centered environment, this is your opportunity to join a respected local team before tax season begins.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network (TRN) is a veteran-founded, family-owned recruiting firm specializing in connecting top Accounting & Finance professionals with leading employers. We value integrity, respect, and trust in every placement and are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.
