Senior Accountant Tax & Client Advisory Specialist
McGowen Hurst Clark Smith · West Des Moines, Iowa · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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Department: Tax
Job Type: Full - Time
Responsibilities
Perform routine engagement procedures in a timely and professional manner including cash, payables, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses
Prepare and/or assist in preparation of the financial statements
Meet engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks on time
Understand and anticipate client's needs
Effectively communicate all aspects of work performed and complete analysis and feedback upon completion
Attend trainings and webinars to remain current with accounting standards and industry trends
Build new and enhance existing client relationships
Execute administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting
CPA license
1-4 years of public accounting audit experience (candidates at the supervisory level will possess the ability to manage, develop, train and mentor staff)
Drive to succeed with a positive attitude, sound judgment and adaptive to change
Solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles with the ability to perform or review routine and complex engagement procedures
Excellence in communication, organization, analysis, client service and technology including Microsoft Office and accounting software proficiency
Ability to effectively juggle priorities, interact professionally with clients and all levels of staff and work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
Department: Client Advisory Services
Job Type: Full - Time
Responsibilities
General Accounting & Bookkeeping: Handle day‑day bookkeeping, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accounting for clients
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple clients
Financial Reporting: Complete monthly close processes and financial statements
Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll including calculations for taxes, overtime, deductions, and employee benefits
Sales tax Filing: Prepare and file sales tax returns, ensuring proper calculation and timely filing
Client communication: Maintain direct contact with multiple clients
Other duties: Assist with other duties as assigned
Education: Participate in continuing education
Relationships: Develop and cultivate professional client relationships
Qualifications
Education - Fulfillment of the 150‑hour CPA certification requirement
Knowledge - Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills, QuickBooks knowledge and familiarity
Skills - Judgment, accountability, planning, goal setting/accomplishment, excellent people skills to interact with clients and firm members, outstanding communication skills, initiative, positive attitude, team oriented, efficient, and proficient in Word, Excel and online research
Experience - Prior work experience is required
Exams - In pursuit of or obtained CPA licensure
Travel - Very little, if any, out of town travel
Intermediate accounting and bookkeeping skills; public accounting experience preferred
Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in accounting
Positive attitude, sound judgment and adaptive to change
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, client service and technology skills including Word, Excel and QuickBooks software proficiency
Ability to effectively juggle priorities, interact professionally with clients and all levels of staff and work independently in a fast paced, team‑oriented environment
QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is a plus
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