Pyle & Associates

Client Accounting Services Accountant

Pyle & Associates, P.C. — Ames, Iowa

Join a growing, multi-shareholder CPA firm where client accounting services is a core, expanding practice — not an afterthought. In this role you'll own the monthly financials for a portfolio of clients, serve as their trusted point of contact, and help owners and managers make better operational and financial decisions. You'll work with a collaborative team, modern tools, and clients across industries from restaurant ownership to construction to property management.

What you'll do

• Own the monthly close for your client portfolio: bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end financials.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness, and translate the numbers into insights clients can act on.
• Apply both accrual and cash basis principles, and document your work clearly enough that anyone can follow it.
• Prepare and file monthly Iowa sales and use tax returns accurately and on time.
• Record monthly payroll entries and maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and unemployment payroll taxes.
• Serve as the primary contact for your clients — anticipate issues, communicate proactively, and build relationships rooted in trust.
• Look for ways to work smarter: adopt new software quickly and flag process improvements as you spot them.

What we're looking for

• Associate's degree in Accounting required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Bill.com, and strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Sharp attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to juggle multiple client deadlines without dropping any.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.

Why Pyle & Associates

• Compensation range: $50,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.
• A firm actively investing in its people and expanding into advisory