Joe was born and raised in Burlington, IA and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He started his career with Deloitte and Touche, LLP, and four years later joined Burlington Northern Sante Fe Corporation as the Manager of Financial Reporting. Since 1997 Joe has been a recruiter serving companies of all industries and sizes throughout Iowa. He is an active member of the ISCPA and mentors accounting students at the local colleges. Joe brings a consultive approach to recruiting.
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Summary of Position:
This individual is involved with the entire accounting cycle and will also work on special projects as assigned. Daily responsibilities include supervisory responsibility of the accounting department. This position is located in the Des Moines area.
Essential Functions:
Maintain integrity of the general ledger accounting system and oversee the maintenance and integrity of all accounting general ledgers and the accounting sub-ledgers (accounts receivable and payable).
Reconcile bank statements and general ledger account balances.
Preparation for year-end audit by preparing required audit work papers and insuring the integrity of the general ledger trial balance.
Prepare journal entries and analysis of accounts
Maintain fixed assets, related asset schedules and depreciation journal entries.
Assist with budget, fixed assets, and investments research and analysis.
Detail-oriented and analytical skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good presentation skills.
Good customer service skills.
Creative problem solver.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Explorer.
Our corporate client is looking to upgrade the talent on their tax team! Ideal candidate will be a CPA with 4-8 years of public accounting background. The role will support the organizations' income tax accounting and compliance functions, including tax return preparation, tax planning, and financial reporting. If you are looking to take your tax career to the next level, please call Joe 515-453-2314!
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