Staff Accountant / CPA / Enrolled Agent

Job Description

Staff Accountant / CPA / Enrolled Agent | Peterson, Beyenhof & Zahler, Ltd.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Peterson, Beyenhof & Zahler, Ltd., located in Maple Grove, MN, with a hybrid work option. Peterson, Beyenhof & Zahler, Ltd. is an established, 12-person CPA firm primarily focused on delivering comprehensive tax preparation and accounting services to a client base composed mainly of individuals and small businesses. This position is vital for supporting client needs and offers a unique opportunity to build a meaningful career within public accounting. Individuals in this role will have the chance to build direct relationships with clients, gain broad experience beyond a narrowly defined scope by working on a variety of engagements, and become an integral part of a collaborative, smaller team. The firm promotes a balanced work environment, specifically offering four-day workweeks throughout the summer with Fridays off from Memorial Day through Labor Day, to offset the seasonal demands of public accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early to Mid-Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Maple Grove, MN
• Pay: $65000–$100000 yearly
• Team: Small, collaborative 12-person CPA firm
• Mission: Provide essential tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Accurately prepare a variety of income tax returns, including those for individuals, businesses, and other entities.
• Tax Planning and Support: Provide assistance with tax planning strategies and respond to clients’ income tax questions and inquiries.
• Financial Statement Services: Compile and prepare financial statements, alongside performing essential bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance tasks.
• Payroll Administration: Support clients with payroll processing and ensure compliance with various payroll reporting requirements.
• Client Interaction & Project Management: Communicate directly with small business owners and individual clients, diligently managing multiple client projects and adhering to critical deadlines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred for this role.
• Experience: Public accounting and tax preparation experience is preferred; the firm welcomes candidates across a range of experience levels.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, strong written and verbal communication, and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Bonus: A CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, or active progress toward either designation is preferred.