Accounting Advisor
Accounting AdvisorLocation: Des Moines Metro (Ankeny, IA)Position Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: Active CPA or 3-5+ Years of Accounting Experience
About UsREP Development & Consulting is a growing real estate development and business consulting firm built on trust, transparency, and relentless execution. Based in Ankeny, IA, we partner with business owners and developers across Central Iowa to deliver fractional CFO, accounting, tax, and strategic advisory solutions.Our core motto is that "quality time with family matters." We help business leaders buy back their time, gain financial clarity, and turn complex opportunities into lasting community impact and sustainable financial growth. We believe true partnership goes beyond basic compliance and balance sheets; it is about delivering the insight, stewardship, and clarity leaders need to make bold decisions. Internally, our culture is driven by disciplined execution, extreme ownership, and an uncompromising commitment to honoring our commitments to our clients, our communities, and each other.
About the RoleAs an Accounting Advisor, you will serve as a key financial partner and trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of business owners and real estate developers. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with leadership teams to transform financial data into clear narratives and actionable strategic insights, helping clients optimize working capital, plan for future growth, and navigate tax consequences.Ideally, you bring a tax background that enables you to manage full tax return preparation and filing while proactively forecasting tax implications and developing multi-year tax strategies. You will thrive here if you take extreme pride in your craft, value direct mentorship, and want to be a dependable, consultative partner inside an ambitious, growth-minded team.
Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & StrategyServe as an extended team member and primary financial advisor for a portfolio of business owners and developers.Lead regular financial review meetings to discuss performance, cash flow cycles, and long-term strategic objectives.Assist owners with operational forecasting, budgeting, debt schedules, and working capital optimization across multi-entity and real estate development portfolios.Champion operational excellence by identifying workflow bottlenecks, sharing best practices, and implementing modern tools to elevate team capabilities.
Tax Preparation & PlanningCalculate quarterly estimated tax payments and coordinate proactive year-end tax planning strategies with business owners.Model and forecast tax consequences for future years to help owners make tax-efficient business decisions.Prepare and file federal and Iowa income tax returns (individual and business entities) for clients.Manage annual tax compliance, including 1099 preparation and tracking key tax deadlines across multiple clients and entities.
Client Accounting & ReportingOversee full-cycle monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation, cash flow reporting, and executive summaries.Perform internal audit reconciliations (multi-entity bank accounts, credit cards, debt service, job costing, and payroll) while maintaining pristine general ledgers.Maintain accurate depreciation schedules and asset tracking.Communicate proactively and transparently with business owners, lenders, vendors, and internal team members.
QualificationsCertification & Experience: Active CPA license or 3-5+ years of hands-on accounting, closing, and financial reporting experience.Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, or an Associate's degree with 7+ years of applicable hands-on experience.Tax Experience: Proven background preparing individual and business tax returns, plus multi-year tax forecasting and strategy.Multi-Client Advisory: Proven track record of honoring commitments, thriving under deadline-driven milestones, and advising multiple business owners across varied industries (real estate, medical, non-profit, etc.).Communication: Superior communication skills with the confidence to translate complex numbers clearly for non-financial stakeholders.Technical Skills: High proficiency in QuickBooks (Online), Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (advanced modeling and lookup formulas), and modern cloud accounting tools.Core Alignment: Natural alignment with REP’s core values: integrity, service, stewardship, and community-driven excellence.
Perks & BenefitsCompensation: Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.Professional Growth: Ongoing direct mentorship from experienced leadership, CPE/continuing education coverage, and CPA license allowance.Modern Tools: Modern hardware setup with cloud collaboration platforms and AI-enabled software to streamline daily workflows.Team Culture: A team that actually lives its values every day. We celebrate shared wins, take extreme pride in our work, and back each other up with high standards and mutual trust.
Application Questions1. Which track best reflects your experience (active CPA or seasoned accountant), and how many years of full-cycle accounting experience do you bring?2. What experience do you have with preparing/filing tax returns (types and volume of returns) and conducting multi-year tax planning or forecasting?3. Have you managed the full-cycle close, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting for multiple independent clients or legal entities simultaneously?4. What excites you about stepping beyond traditional bookkeeping to serve as a strategic advisor to business owners?5. Describe a time you made an important professional commitment to a client or team member and how you ensured it was carried out to the highest standard.
Employment DisclosuresThis employer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. Employment is at-will and contingent upon successful background screening in accordance with federal and Iowa state law.
How to ApplyInterested in applying or learning more? Please reach out directly via email to lydia@rep-dc.com with an attached resume.