Staff Accountant

Honkamp, P.C.•Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Honkamp, P.C. is a Midwest CPA and business advisory group that provides forward-thinking, effective, and timely services and solutions. Its collaborative, people-focused culture emphasizes mutual respect, open communication, ongoing learning, innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity. The Staff Accountant supports clients’ financial needs by completing basic accounting transactions under oversight, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, analyzing client financial records, and preparing annual financial statements and source documents. The role may also involve preparing client individual organizers, beginning to build client relationships, handling administrative tasks, and assisting with special projects. The Staff Accountant is responsible for meeting annual billable-hour goals while maintaining high standards of client service and contributing to the firm’s revenue, profitability, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in an accounting-related field, or equivalent experience and/or training.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Ability to exercise discretion, analytical thinking, and independent judgment.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Complete basic transactions with oversight and self-review for accuracy and completeness.
Process monthly accounts and prepare bank reconciliations.
Prepare state sales and use tax filings or related work.
Prepare annual 1099s and 1096s.
Complete year-end W-2 adjustments.
Prepare client depreciation schedules.
Analyze client financial records and prepare annual financial statements and source documents.
May prepare client individual organizers.
Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
May begin to build client relationships.
Handle assigned administrative tasks.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Achieve annual billable-hour goals while maintaining high standards of client service and contributing to the firm's revenue, profitability, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives.