Current Openings

Come Grow With Us!

Our continued success means challenging opportunities for you. We offer a professional work environment and a friendly team atmosphere. Positions are available for regular full-time and part-time  professionals. We also have openings for individuals interested in a "tax season" only schedule.  We are able to be extremely flexible with our work arrangements since we hire professionals that are focused on providing outstanding client service.

At MHC&S, we understand OUR PEOPLE are our greatest asset.

Please take a moment and review our current openings below. To apply for any of the positions listed, send a cover letter, your resume, position you are interested in and salary requirements to Human Resources at:

McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.
1601 West Lakes Parkway, Suite 300
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515)-288-3279
(515)-280-1490 Fax

Or send your resume via e-mail to: Cindy Wubben
The following job descriptions are for current openings at McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.

 

Position:  Audit Administrative Assistant - Temporary Position (late January to mid April), West Des Moines office

Reports to: Audit Partners

Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual in this position will be working in our audit department.  Candidate will be checking and reformatting reports in Word and Excel as well as printing, assembling and delivering reports as needed. There will be other administrative duties as needed by audit partners and staff.

Qualifications: 

Individual must be proficient in Word and Excel and experience in Adobe Acrobat is helpful.  Candidate must be computer savvy and have great attention to detail.  Experience with financial statements is extremely helpful.

Position:   Accountant /CPA- Tax Department, Winterset/West Des Moines offices

Reports to:  Tax Partner(s)

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an individual who is interested in the challenge and excitement of an important role with our firm.  Ideal candidate should have outstanding leadership skills and excel at building relationships.  The right individual will have the opportunity to work in our West Des Moines and Winterset locations; mentoring staff, meeting with clients and assisting partner(s) in reviewing tax returns and financial statements. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with our diverse client base and has the potential for accelerated advancement.  We offer a competitive compensation package, advancement opportunity, comprehensive benefits and a professional working environment  to the right candidate. 

Qualifications:

Preferred candidate will be a CPA with 3 to 5 years of recent experience in the field of public accounting.  Individual must be personable and enjoy a hard working, professional environment.  Individual must be a big picture thinker with ability to handle details as well.  Must be proficient at building relationships quickly and competent at their work.  Computer skills are also a must.

 

 Position:  Staff Accountant, West Des Moines office

Reports to:  Tax Partner(s)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Individual in this position would be responsible for a varity of duties including tax return preparation, compilations and reviews, assistance with business valuations, and depreciation schedules.  Individual must be personable, professional and enjoy a hard working environment with plenty of room for advancement.  We offer a competitive salary, great benefits and an outstanding working environment.   

Qualifications: 

We would prefer individuals with at least one year of recent public accounting experience and someone with their CPA license but will also visit with those pursuing their license and directly out of school.  Great communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to get along with different personality types.  Computer skills are also a must. 

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Position:  Staff Auditor,  West Des Moines office

Reports to:  Audit Partner(s)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Individual in this position would be working in our audit department 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: 

We are looking for December graduates with a B.S. in Accounting.  Prefer candidates who have met the 150 hour requirement and are preparing to take their CPA exam but will visit with those pursuing those requirements as well.  Since our employees have the opportunity to meet with our clients throughout the day, great communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to get along with different personality types.  Computer skills are also a must.  Competitive salary and benefits package accompany an outstanding and flexible work environment.

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Please send your resume for any of the open positions above to:
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.
Attn:  Cindy Wubben
1601 West Lakes Parkway, Suite 300
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
(515)-288-3279
(515)-280-1490 Fax
Or email your resume to: Cindy Wubben