CURRENT OPENINGS
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Summary of Responsibilities
Responsible for client service functions for the front desk. Provides high-level administrative support for Partners and staff by handling information requests, performing clerical functions and completing special projects. Thinks ahead, creates an atmosphere of welcome, service responsiveness and professionalism.
Essential Functions
- First point of contact and resource for clients
- Responsible for receptionist duties including answering phones, client service, maintaining a welcoming space for clients, offering refreshments and directing clients
- Awareness of Partner and staff schedules
- Scheduling appointments
- Updating client data in software programs
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail, UPS and other mailings as assigned
- Distribute newsletters and faxes
- Effective communication and transfer of work between administrative assistant positions
- Processing of 1099s and W2s, tax returns, financial statements and audit reports
- Composes correspondence
- Manages information with the highest level of confidentiality
- Handles a high volume of work with accuracy, maintains flexibility and efficiency to deal with changing priorities
- Interacts with associates at all levels of the organization in a gracious and supportive manner
- Other duties as assigned by Partners and staff
Working Conditions
- Full time schedule during regular business hours with some weekend work during busy season
- Willmar office
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- AA degree and/or experience as an Administrative Assistant
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, will train for using additional in-house software
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
- Ability to operate computer and other office equipment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, friendly and detail oriented, ability to prioritize tasks
To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com.
Summary of Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of auditing functions on various types of engagements including non-profit, for profit and employee benefit plans, under the supervision of different Managers and Partners. Assist with other assurance services such as compilations and reviews as needed.
Essential Functions
- Provide timely, high quality client service
- Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements
- Application of and reporting on agreed upon procedure engagements
- Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs
- Identify accounting, compliance, and reporting issues
- Maintain a working knowledge of all current accounting and auditing standards utilizing various frameworks, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary
- Perform other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Managers and Partners
- Complete continuing education requirements
- Develop mutually beneficial long term client relationships
- Responsible for client communication
- Participate in client meetings and presentations
- Conduct staff training
- Supervise projects and assign work as necessary
- Assist with developing proposals
- Participate in the audit planning process
- Conduct research related to client work and internal projects
Other Functions
- Actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations, preferably in a leadership role
- Network with potential clients, particularly at industry events
- Promote CDS’s additional services
- Assist with firm initiatives
- Mentors staff
- Perform other duties as assigned by Managers and Partners
Working Conditions
- Overtime will be required
- Regular travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary (limited overnight travel)
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam required, CPA preferred
- Experience in oversight of audit engagements including planning, budgeting, performing, supervision of staff, and wrap up
- Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
- Must be confident and able to work with minimal supervision
- Flexible, team player
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
- Working understanding of auditing standards specific to for profit, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plan audits
To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com.
Summary of Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of diversified audit functions under the supervision of different Senior Auditors, Managers, and Partners.
Essential Functions
- Provide timely, high quality client service
- Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements
- Application of and reporting on agreed upon procedures
- Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs
- Identify accounting, compliance, and reporting issues
- Maintain a working knowledge of all current auditing laws and statutes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing standards
- Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary
- Perform other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Senior Auditors, Managers, and Partners
- Obtain a working knowledge of governmental auditing through internal and external resources
- Conduct research related to client work and internal projects
Other Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Auditors, Managers or Partners
- Be actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations
- Develop client relationships
Working Conditions
- Overtime will be required
- Regular travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary (limited overnight travel)
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam required
- Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
- Flexible, team player
- Detail oriented
- Strong prioritization, time management and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
- Helpful but not required, understanding of auditing standards related to not for profit, for profit, and employee benefit plan audits
To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com.
Summary of Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of auditing functions on various types of engagements including non-profit, for profit and employee benefit plans, under the supervision of different Managers and Partners. Assist with other assurance services such as compilations and reviews as needed.
Essential Functions
- Provide timely, high quality client service
- Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements
- Application of and reporting on agreed upon procedure engagements
- Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs
- Identify accounting, compliance, and reporting issues
- Maintain a working knowledge of all current accounting and auditing standards utilizing various frameworks, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary
- Perform other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Managers and Partners
- Complete continuing education requirements
- Develop mutually beneficial long term client relationships
- Responsible for client communication
- Participate in client meetings and presentations
- Conduct staff training
- Supervise projects and assign work as necessary
- Assist with developing proposals
- Participate in the audit planning process
- Conduct research related to client work and internal projects
Other Functions
- Actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations, preferably in a leadership role
- Network with potential clients, particularly at industry events
- Promote CDS’s additional services
- Assist with firm initiatives
- Mentors staff
- Perform other duties as assigned by Managers and Partners
Working Conditions
- Overtime will be required
- Regular travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary (limited overnight travel)
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam required, CPA preferred
- Experience in oversight of audit engagements including planning, budgeting, performing, supervision of staff, and wrap up
- Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
- Must be confident and able to work with minimal supervision
- Flexible, team player
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
- Working understanding of auditing standards specific to for profit, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plan audits
To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com.
Summary of Responsibilities Perform a wide variety of diversified governmental audit functions under the supervision of different Managers and Partners. Essential Functions Other Functions Working Conditions Education, Experience, and Skills Required To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com. Summary of Responsibilities Perform a wide variety of diversified governmental audit functions under the supervision of different Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners. Essential Functions Other Functions Working Conditions Education, Experience, and Skills Required To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com. Summary of Responsibilities Perform a wide variety of diversified accounting, tax and audit assignments under the supervision of different partners and senior accountants. Engage in all areas of the firm’s tax, consulting and audit practice. Work closely with Partner-in-Charge on engagements. Essential Functions Other Functions Working Conditions Education, Experience, and Skills Required To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com. Summary of Responsibilities Perform a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different Senior Accountants, Managers and Partners. Essential Functions Other Functions Working Conditions Education, Experience, and Skills Required To apply for this position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com. To apply for a position, e-mail Heather Thompson at hthompson@cdscpa.com.
