Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant

Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP • Ogallala, NE

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About The Position

Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its public accounting team. The role offers hands-on experience across audit, tax, and consulting services for nonprofit, governmental, and commercial clients. The accountant will assist with audits, prepare financial statements and tax returns, maintain client relationships, contribute to non-attest engagements, and manage multiple client projects and deadlines.

The position is suited to someone pursuing a CPA and interested in building skills in both audit and tax. The firm describes a flexible, supportive work environment with career development tailored to individual goals, opportunities to specialize, and a focus on work-life balance, including during busy season. The role is based at a firm founded and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska; the job posting does not specify the work location or workplace arrangement for this position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or be in the final year of studies.
• Be on track to meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
• Desire to work in public accounting and build both audit and tax skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Professionalism and strong client interaction skills.

Nice To Haves

• Having passed some parts of the CPA exam.
• Interest in specializing in a niche area of tax or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits and prepare financial statements.
• Prepare individual and business tax returns.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Contribute to various non-attest engagements.
• Balance and prioritize multiple client projects.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to earn extra paid time off in the summer.
• CPA exam materials support, study time, and a bonus upon passing the CPA exam.
• Professional goal planning and flexibility to grow at an individual pace.
• Insurance coverages.
• Paid time off.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Family leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Hands-on training.
• Support for professional memberships.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level