Tax Senior Jobs in Iowa
Tax Senior jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, where regional accounting firms, large insurance carriers, and financial services companies maintain steady hiring pipelines for experienced tax professionals. Employers like Principal Financial Group, Collins Aerospace, and RSM U.S. regularly seek tax seniors with expertise in corporate tax compliance, partnership returns, and multistate apportionment. Demand is strong across both public accounting and industry, with openings at the supervisor-track and senior-specialist levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our company is a progressive and storied public accounting firm that has served Northeast Iowa since 1943. Founded by a former auditor for the Iowa State Auditor’s Office, we have grown into a multi-office firm providing high-quality auditing, management, and tax solutions. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive financial strategies that go beyond the tax return to help our clients achieve long-term personal and professional success.
About the Position: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Tax Accountant to join our Waverly, Iowa team. This is a high-impact role requiring at least 5 years of experience in complex taxation. You will provide sophisticated tax planning and preparation for a diverse client base, including corporations, partnerships, and individuals. This position is designed for a professional looking for a stable, long-term home with a clear path toward firm ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Preparation & Planning: Lead the preparation and review of complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Partnerships.
Compliance Oversight: Ensure all filings adhere to current IRS and Iowa state tax laws; stay abreast of changing tax legislation to provide proactive advice to clients.
Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor, offering comprehensive financial solutions tailored to the specific personal and professional circumstances of our clients.
Technical Research: Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues to support client strategies and resolve IRS or state-level inquiries.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical review for junior accounting staff to ensure accuracy and professional development within the firm.
Business Growth: Support the firm’s commitment to high-quality service, contributing to client retention and the pursuit of new financial solutions.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, specifically within corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) is highly preferred.
Local Presence: Must be a local candidate residing in or willing to commute to Waverly, IA (Relocation assistance is not provided).
Software Proficiency: Experience with standard tax preparation and accounting software (e.g., UltraTax, CCH, or similar).
Logistics: Ability to work in the Waverly office at least 3 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Career Ambition: Desire to pursue firm ownership opportunities within a growing regional practice.
Northeast Iowa Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the unique financial needs of businesses and individuals along the US 20 corridor.
Benefits & Perks
Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Company contributes $425.00/month toward employee medical benefits).
Life & Family: Company-paid life insurance; comprehensive maternity and fraternity leave policies.
Retirement: Firm-sponsored retirement planning options.
Career Path: Explicit opportunity for Firm Ownership for high-performing senior professionals.
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Wazeer Khan & Abbas Khan
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Stock options
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, specifically within corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) is highly preferred.
- Experience with standard tax preparation and accounting software (e.g., UltraTax, CCH, or similar).
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waverly, IA 50677
Our company is a progressive and storied public accounting firm that has served Northeast Iowa since 1943. Founded by a former auditor for the Iowa State Auditor’s Office, we have grown into a multi-office firm providing high-quality auditing, management, and tax solutions. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive financial strategies that go beyond the tax return to help our clients achieve long-term personal and professional success.
About the Position: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Tax Accountant to join our Waverly, Iowa team. This is a high-impact role requiring at least 5 years of experience in complex taxation. You will provide sophisticated tax planning and preparation for a diverse client base, including corporations, partnerships, and individuals. This position is designed for a professional looking for a stable, long-term home with a clear path toward firm ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Preparation & Planning: Lead the preparation and review of complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Partnerships.
Compliance Oversight: Ensure all filings adhere to current IRS and Iowa state tax laws; stay abreast of changing tax legislation to provide proactive advice to clients.
Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor, offering comprehensive financial solutions tailored to the specific personal and professional circumstances of our clients.
Technical Research: Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues to support client strategies and resolve IRS or state-level inquiries.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical review for junior accounting staff to ensure accuracy and professional development within the firm.
Business Growth: Support the firm’s commitment to high-quality service, contributing to client retention and the pursuit of new financial solutions.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, specifically within corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) is highly preferred.
Local Presence: Must be a local candidate residing in or willing to commute to Waverly, IA (Relocation assistance is not provided).
Software Proficiency: Experience with standard tax preparation and accounting software (e.g., UltraTax, CCH, or similar).
Logistics: Ability to work in the Waverly office at least 3 days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Career Ambition: Desire to pursue firm ownership opportunities within a growing regional practice.
Northeast Iowa Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the unique financial needs of businesses and individuals along the US 20 corridor.
Benefits & Perks
Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Company contributes $425.00/month toward employee medical benefits).
Life & Family: Company-paid life insurance; comprehensive maternity and fraternity leave policies.
Retirement: Firm-sponsored retirement planning options.
Career Path: Explicit opportunity for Firm Ownership for high-performing senior professionals.
Thanks
Wazeer Khan & Abbas Khan
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Stock options
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, specifically within corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) is highly preferred.
- Experience with standard tax preparation and accounting software (e.g., UltraTax, CCH, or similar).
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waverly, IA 50677
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior jobs across Iowa.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board required
- Three or more years of public accounting or corporate tax experience in a senior capacity
- Demonstrated expertise in federal and state income tax compliance and reporting
- Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or Thomson Reuters UltraTax
- Experience reviewing and preparing complex returns for corporate, partnership, or individual clients
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and deferred tax calculations
Tax Senior Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior in Iowa?
The standard path in Iowa is earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, then passing the CPA exam and obtaining licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board. Most tax seniors spend several years in staff or associate tax roles before advancing. A CPA license is the credential that employers consistently treat as the baseline for senior-level consideration in both public accounting firms and corporate tax departments across the state.
How much do tax seniors make in Iowa?
Tax seniors in Iowa earn a median of about $77,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,420 for the lowest 10% to over $123,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax seniors in Iowa?
Iowa tax senior roles are posted by Honkamp, Danfoss, and UHY LLP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's mix of insurance headquarters, regional public accounting firms, and large manufacturing companies creates a consistent and varied hiring market for tax professionals at the senior level.
Which Iowa cities have the most tax senior jobs?
Waverly, Des Moines, and Iowa have the most tax senior openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives the largest share of demand as the state's financial and insurance hub, home to major corporate headquarters and the largest concentration of public accounting offices, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport contribute openings through manufacturing, regional firms, and corporate tax departments anchored in those metro areas.
Are there remote tax senior jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax senior work is largely analytical and document-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 100% of tax senior openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the profession. Compliance review, return preparation, and tax research are the functions most commonly performed fully off-site.
How can I get hired as a tax senior in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting in a staff tax associate role at one of Iowa's regional public accounting firms, where structured advancement to senior typically happens within a few years of consistent performance. Firms like KCOE Isom and Eide Bailly, which have Iowa offices, hire new graduates into tax practices and promote from within. Sitting for the CPA exam while in a staff role and gaining exposure to multistate returns or partnership returns accelerates the transition to senior-level consideration.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to tax senior jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is needed to see the listings.
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