CURRENT OPENINGS

Department: Tax and Small Business
Job Type: Full - Time

Purpose: The individual in this position will be responsible for a variety of duties including preparing client payroll and payroll tax filings, entering general ledger transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with the preparation of client financial statements.

Preferred candidate will have a two-year accounting degree in accounting or bookkeeping. Candidate should also show proficiency in use of computers, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and QuickBooks, and ability to learn other accounting software. Individual must be personable, enjoy meeting people and working with clients. Candidate must also enjoy a hardworking, team oriented environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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• Preparing payments and recording manual transactions
• Electronic import and export of client data
• Preparing sales tax returns, reconciling cash and preparing band reconciliations
• Entering of bills
• Payroll
• Assisting clients with QuickBooks needs
• Begins to develop networking relationships and joins applicable networking groups

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• Keeps current on all CPE requirements and applicable law changes/updates
• Builds relationships within the firm
• Becomes familiar with firm processes and procedures

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• Assists in administrative functions and completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education – Associate’s degree in accounting preferred
Knowledge – Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills, QuickBooks knowledge and familiarity
Skills – Judgment, planning, goal setting/accomplishment, excellent people skills to interact with clients and firm members, outstanding communication skills, initiative, positive attitude, team oriented, efficient, and proficient in Word, Excel and online research
Experience – At least two years in related field
Exams – In pursuit of QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Travel: Very little out of town travel

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by other supervisors, managers, or shareholders to perform other instructions and duties as well. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Department: Assurance
Job type: Full - Time

Purpose: To maintain the accuracy in auditing of accounting and financial data.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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• Has a thorough understanding of a variety of field’s concepts, practices and procedures
• Has thorough experience auditing the operations and financials of an organization and reports evidence of fraud
• Assists Manager with delivery of client service and maintains profitable client relationships
• Has a thorough knowledge of the firm’s clients and their business
• Proven ability to market/network on behalf of the firm
• Supervises the work of Senior and Staff Auditors
• Oversees larger, more complex engagements and at times, simultaneously

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• Keeps current on all CPE requirements and applicable law changes/updates
• Builds relationships within the firm and encourages staff to do the same
• Is familiar with and supports firm processes and procedures

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• Participates in Lifetime Learning program to progress in current role
• Assists in administrative functions and completes other duties as assigned

Individual in this position will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and staff. Our clients include real estate management and developers, trucking companies, manufacturers, other closely held businesses and non-profit associations. Our clients do not include governmental entities. Most of our clients are in central Iowa so minimal travel is necessary.

Qualifications:

Education – Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge – Federal, state, and local level regulations, proficiency in use of computer audit preparation, research, business trends and audit planning software programs
Skills – Supervising/training, judgment, planning, goal setting/accomplishment, excellent people skills to interact with clients and firm members, outstanding communication skills, initiative, positive attitude, team oriented, efficient, organized and proficient in Word, Excel, Engagement and online research
Experience – At least two years as a Senior Auditor
Exams – CPA, in good standing, with at least four years of experience and broad knowledge of GAAP and GAAS

Travel: Very little out of town travel

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by other supervisors, managers or partners to perform other instructions and duties as well. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Department: Tax
Job Type: Full - Time

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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• Prepares paperwork for local, state and federal level returns
• Assists Manager with delivery of client service and maintains profitable client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor
• Supervises the work of Senior and Staff Accountants
• Has developed networking relationships and is a part of applicable networking groups

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• Keeps current on all CPE requirements and applicable law changes/updates
• Builds relationships within the firm and encourages staff to do the same
• Is familiar with and supports firm processes and procedures

25% -

• Participates in Lifetime Learning program to progress in current role
• Assists in administrative functions and completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education – Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge – Federal, state, and local level regulations, proficiency in use of computer tax preparation,
research, business trends and tax planning software programs.
Skills – Judgment, planning, goal setting/accomplishment, excellent people skills to interact with clients
and firm members, outstanding communication skills, initiative, positive attitude, team oriented, efficient,
and proficient in Word, Excel, Engagement and online research
Experience – At least two years as a Senior Accountant
Exams – CPA, in good standing, with at least four years of applicable experience

Travel: Very little, if any, out of town travel

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. You may be asked by other supervisors, managers or partners to perform other instructions and duties as well. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Overview of Program:

• Four-week internship program that runs after the fourth of July to the beginning of August offering exposure to all departments throughout the firm.
• Guaranteed 32 hours per week working Monday – Thursday.
• Three students would be hired into the program to experience various departments.
• Executive Group would take students to lunch and talk about CPAmerica
• Students would spend most of their time in Audit, due to the time of year
• Visit with Firm leaders to learn more about the profession/different industries
• Assist Marketing and WAI with various projects
• Students would get to participate in shadowing opportunities with staff
• Work on projects that give feedback to leaders regarding the latest in benefit trends and recruiting
• Students would get to attend client shadowing opportunities
• Students would participate in applicable in-house CPE
• Students would have a team project as well as individual project; Ex. Latest in benefit trends, recruiting, and industry trends.
• Enjoy possible “fun” activities such as Escape Chamber, Up/Down, and Corporate Games

Candidate Eligibility:

• Students must be enrolled in the Accounting major
• Students should be within two years of graduation
• Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Must be interested in public accounting after graduation
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills
• Must be client focused

MHCS offers internship opportunities during our busy season. Interns will gain valuable experience during their time with the firm that is similar to what a Staff Accountant gains their first year with us. Eligible candidates will be Accounting majors who have completed their junior or senior year, have a G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher, be interested in public accounting after graduation, possess excellent communication and computer skills, and be client focused. Internships can be either full-time or part-time. We are willing to be flexible with school schedules. Recruiting for this opportunity begins in the fall each year. Decisions regarding what candidates will be chosen for the internship positions will be decided by December. 1^st. Interns will join the firm in mid-January and the internship will conclude April 15^th.