Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite
Burkhardt & Dawson, CPAs

Experienced Accountant with CPA Firm (2+ years)

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 07/15/2026
Location: Cherokee, IA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026

Career Insights for Accountant (General)

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Iowa data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$74,642 / year median in Iowa

-2% projected decline

Explore Career

Job Description

Our CPA firm is looking for an experienced accountant to join our team. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in the variety of work in public accounting. Our CPA firm is located in a great community with an excellent school system, fitness center, aquatic center, trail system and community college.
Key Responsibilities :
Tax Preparation :
Prepare individual and business tax returns.
Financial Reporting :
Accounting to prepare reconciled trial balance, general ledger and supporting workpapers and preparation of financial statements.
Client Advisory :
Work with business owners to explain their financial data and assist with year-round tax planning.
Auditing :
Assist the audit team with auditing procedures.
Tech Optimization :
Use modern cloud-based systems and software to handle repetitive data tasks efficiently.
Position Requirements:
Education :
Bachelor's degree in
Accounting Certification :
Prefer active CPA license or qualified CPA candidate actively working toward the CPA exam.
Experience :
2 to 5 years of recent experience working in public or private accounting.
Software Skills :
Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks Online and professional tax and accounting software.
Core Strengths :
Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills and clear verbal communication.
Compensation & Benefits:
Work-Life Balance :
Flexible work schedule with manageable targets during tax season. Seasonal overtime is required January 1 to April 15th.
Time Off :
Paid vacation, holidays, personal days and comp time. 4-day workweek in the summer. Three day weekends all summer to relaxing and enjoy life.
Retirement Planning :
Simple IRA program with an employer matching percentage.
Insurance :
Health insurance benefit
Professional Perks :
CPA license fee and continuing professional education (CPE).
Great Perks :
Check out the careers page on our website.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Accounting:
2 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
License/Certification:
United States Citizenship (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Cherokee, IA 51012 (Required)
Work Location:
In person