Staff Accountant

Job description
About us

Jacobsen and Company, LLP is a local CPA firm that has been in business for over 20 years. We specialize in helping businesses, associations, non-profits, and individuals navigate the complex world of accounting and tax. We enjoy helping our clients see how financial reporting and tax planning can enhance their bottom line. Our staff help us serve our clients by providing excellent tax and accounting services.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses, associations, and non-profit organizations

· Prepare financial statements for our corporate clients

· Manage accounts payable and receivable functions for our accounting outsourcing clients

· Reconcile bank and credit cards statements to the client’s general ledger

· Prepare accounting work papers and post journal entries to the client’s general ledger

· Review financial documents and journal entries for accuracy

· Manage and file documents using our digital document management system

Requirements and Qualifications

· Undergraduate degree in accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0

· Must be eligible and prepared to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam to earn the Certified Public Accountant certification

· Ability to work on site at our location in Waukee, Iowa.

· Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

· Interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication

· The ability to be discreet when handling sensitive client information

· Have a willingness to learn, be detail-oriented, and apply analytical thinking

Compensation and Benefits

· Base salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on prior experience.

· Compensation time:
• For every hour worked over 40 each week, we will add that time to your PTO
• Typically, staff earn 3 to 5 weeks of extra PTO during tax season (January – April), which is around a $3,000 to $5,000 value
• You may take this time as PTO or extra pay in whatever proportions that you choose

· 20% commissions on all collections made on clients that you bring into the firm

· We cover 100% of CPA exam preparation and testing fees, provided you stay with our firm

· Automatic 10% base salary raise upon passing the CPA exam

· 401k with 5% employer matching contribution

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· 3 weeks of PTO plus all the standard work holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:
• Office

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

United States
Iowa
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