Primary Duties
Our Dana F. Cole & Company office in Osmond, NE is currently seeking a staff accountant with 1-5 years of recent audit/tax experience in public accounting to assist with multiple audit and tax engagements for non-profit, government and commercial clients. You'll work on audits, write financial statements; prepare tax returns; maintain and cultivate client relationships; and complete a variety of other non-attest work. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication and research skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients. The ability to juggle concurrent engagements is a must.
About Us
• We are a Certified Public Accounting firm born in Lincoln, raised in Lincoln, and we enjoy continuing to serve Lincoln and the greater Midwest
• With 100+ years under our belt, we are a stable firm with offices in Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wyoming
• We are a bigger firm with a small firm personality, which means we can meet all our client’s financial needs, but we know their names when they call
• We believe our greatest asset is our employees so we hire and develop individuals who share our goals of client satisfaction and quality work
What We Are Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or on the path to becoming a CPA
• Individual with a strong desire to learn quickly, accept responsibility, and embrace a fast moving career
• Strong client rapport and project management skills
• Ability to service multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Verbal and written skills with the emphasis on being able to articulate complex financial information to a variety of clientele
• Strong communication and organizational skills
What You Are Looking For
• Work with a great team of individuals in all departments
• Supportive learning environment that cares about your goals
• Stay sharp and broaden your knowledge base by attending various training sessions, conferences, etc.
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Be challenged to learn and ‘bring-it’ every day
What We Expect
• A strong desire to help clients achieve their business goals
• Learn and develop your tax planning, preparation, and review skills to be in a position to have client responsibility
• Learn and develop your auditing skills to be an integral part of an audit team and prepare to be in charge of audits
• Maintain and cultivate client relationships
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Applicant Experience:
• Experienced CPA with BS in Accounting or related field
or
• BS in Accounting or related field or in final year of studies to attain degree; preference given to those meeting the 150 hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation
Position Requires:
• Desire to work in public accounting and learn both tax and audit skills
• Individual with a strong desire to learn quickly, accept responsibility, and embrace a fast moving career
• Strong client rapport and project management skills
• Ability to service multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Strong communication and organizational skills
Compensation Details
Compensation based on experience.
Benefits
Benefits (Just to Name a Few)
• Competitive salary
• Variety of insurance options, including medical
• 401(k) and section 125 plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Minimal overnight audit travel
• Assistance with CPA exam materials
• Bonus upon successfully passing the CPA exam