STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Why MHCS?
- We’re growing and need a self-starter to join our team!
- We’ve been voted 1st place in the medium-sized company division of the Best Places to Work in Central Iowa contest!
- We understand our people are our greatest asset - we offer an ideal work/life balance including reduced summer hours and opportunity for growth and advancement!
MHCS, a full-service public accounting firm located in West Des Moines, IA, provides a complete range of services including audit, tax, business advisory, accounting, consulting and financial planning.
We’re currently seeking a dedicated team player to serve an important role in our Client Advisory Services department leading accounting and bookkeeping engagements.
Responsibilities:
- General Accounting & Bookkeeping: Handle day-to-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:
- 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
We provide a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, an excellent benefits package, an ideal work/life balance including flexible schedules, work from anywhere arrangements, reduced summer hours, professional growth and advancement, and a friendly, professional, supportive, and collaborative office environment.
If you are looking for an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a highly regarded firm and are eager to learn more about becoming a key member of our team, please submit your resume by clicking ‘Apply’ above.
Learn more about us at www.mhcscpa.com or our Facebook wall.
MHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Required)
Work Location: In person
