Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Tax, Customer Relations, Federal Tax, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Public Accounting, Research Skills, State Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, Workpaper Preparation
Accountant | Brentwood, MO
We're currently partnered with a well-established local CPA firm in the Brentwood, MO area that is looking to add an Accountant to their growing team.
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking variety in their work, direct client exposure, and a more balanced public accounting environment without the extreme hours of a traditional firm.
What you'll be doing:
- Assisting in planning and execution of tax and attest engagements
- Preparing workpapers for tax returns, compilations, reviews, and audits
- Supporting a range of tax services including planning, projections, and compliance
- Conducting tax research and applying findings to client situations
- Working directly with clients to provide high-quality service and guidance
What they're looking for:
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Experience preparing federal and state tax returns (corporate, partnership, individual, trusts, estates)
- CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks and/or UltraTax is a plus
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
Why this opportunity stands out:
- Exposure to both tax and attest work (well-rounded experience)
- Direct access to partners and leadership (open-door culture)
- No out-of-town travel
- Overtime pay and comp time during busy season
- Flexible work arrangements
- Strong focus on professional growth and development
- Team-oriented, relationship-driven culture with regular social events
- Competitive benefits package including retirement plan, health coverage, PTO, and more
- Compensation will be based on experience.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow in public accounting without feeling stuck in a rigid or high-burnout environment, while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of engagements.