Build your accounting career with a firm that puts people first
TruCount CPA PC is a Brookings, SD accounting firm looking for people who want more out of an accounting career than a desk and a stack of files. We're hiring for roles in bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and outsourced accounting, work that touches real farms, agribusinesses, and service companies across Brookings, Kingsbury, and Moody counties.
Kristy and Brandi have each spent 13 years with the firm, part of 51 years of collective accounting experience across our team. That kind of tenure doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people feel supported, get to know their clients personally, and see their work actually matter. If you're ready to build an accounting career somewhere that feels more like family than a firm, keep reading.
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We built TruCount in 2009 around a simple idea: give clients real financial clarity without the billing surprises or the guesswork. That same philosophy shapes how we treat the people on our team. Here's what sets a role at TruCount apart from a typical accounting job in South Dakota.
- You'll work inside a secure, online platform that gives clients real-time access to their numbers, so you're not chasing paper files or reconciling from memory.
- Your work covers full-service, bundled client relationships, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and outsourced accounting, rather than one narrow task repeated on a loop.
- You'll see variety every week between agriculture clients across Brookings, Kingsbury, and Moody counties and service-based businesses with entirely different rhythms.
- You're joining a firm that's been established since 2009, with Kristy and Brandi each carrying 13 years of institutional knowledge you can learn directly from.
- You'll get CFO-level exposure to client financials early in your career, not just data entry, because our advisory work is part of the job, not a separate department.
Open positions in Brookings and the surrounding area
We post specific openings as they come up, but we're always glad to hear from accounting professionals who want to be considered when a role opens. Here's a look at the kinds of positions we typically hire for.
Office Coordinator
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Our current opening. This role keeps the office running, supports client communication, and helps our accounting and tax teams stay organized during busy filing seasons. View this role.
Bookkeeper
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Handles transaction classification, expense tracking, and reconciliation for clients across agriculture and service industries. Comfortable working inside a digital, collaborative platform and communicating directly with business owners.
Tax Associate
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Supports tax preparation and year-round planning for agribusiness and service-business clients. A background in individual or business returns is helpful, but we'll train the right person on our process.
Entry-Level Accounting Clerk
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A great fit for someone early in their accounting career. You'll support bookkeeping and payroll teams, learn our systems, and build toward a bigger role as you grow with the firm.
Don't see the exact title you're looking for? Send us your resume anyway. We keep strong candidates in mind for roles that open up in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation throughout the year.
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Our team is small enough that clients know your name and large enough to give you real variety in your work. Kristy and Brandi have been here 13 years each, and that stability shows up in how new hires get trained: patiently, with someone experienced sitting next to you until the process clicks.
We're active outside the office too. Our team shows up for Ag Women's Day, Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce events, and we sponsor the local Figure Skating Club. Those aren't add-ons to the job description, they're part of how we stay connected to the community we serve.
That connection gets noticed. TruCount was named among the Best Accountants in Brookings, South Dakota for 2025 and the Best Bookkeepers in Brookings, South Dakota for 2025 by Quality Business Awards. You can read more about our recognition on our awards and community page and see how we stay involved locally through our community involvement.
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Most accounting jobs teach you general ledgers and tax forms. Fewer teach you how to read a farm's cash flow across multiple entities, or how a service business should structure retained earnings for growth. At TruCount, you'll work directly with clients in agriculture and professional services, and you'll pick up specialized skills you can't get from a generalist firm.
Our ag clients need farm and multi-entity tax strategy, seasonal cash flow planning, and an understanding of how ag credits and deductions actually apply to their operations. Our service-business clients need outsourced accounting support that functions like an internal finance department. You can read more about how we approach these industries on our agriculture and service-based business pages, or dig into specifics like multi-entity farm tax strategy.
Julie Underwood, CPA, and our team hold memberships with AICPA and the South Dakota Society of CPAs, and we lean on those resources to keep our technical knowledge current. If you want a career where your expertise gets sharper every tax season instead of staying flat, this is where that happens.
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Q: Does TruCount CPA have current job openings in Brookings, SD? A: Yes, TruCount CPA PC currently has an Office Coordinator opening in Brookings, SD. We also welcome resumes for bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and entry-level accounting clerk roles even when no listing is posted, so we can reach out when a position opens.
Q: Do I need to be a licensed CPA to work at TruCount? A: No. TruCount hires for a range of roles, including bookkeepers, payroll specialists, tax associates, and entry-level accounting clerks. Licensed CPA Julie Underwood leads the firm, but many team roles don't require a CPA license to start.
Q: What kind of clients would I work with at TruCount CPA? A: You'd work with agriculture and agribusiness clients across Brookings, Kingsbury, and Moody counties, plus service-based businesses in the Midwest. The work spans bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and outsourced accounting, giving you variety across industries.
Q: How do I apply for an accounting job at TruCount CPA? A: Send your resume along with a short note about the type of role you're seeking. You can also schedule a consultation through our contact page to ask questions directly before applying, whether you're entry-level or an experienced accounting professional.
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Whether you're an experienced bookkeeper, a tax associate ready for more variety, or an entry-level candidate looking for your first real accounting role, we want to hear from you. Send your resume and a short note about what you're looking for, and we'll follow up to talk through current openings or keep you on file for the next one.
Ready to talk specifics or ask questions before you apply? Schedule a consultation and let's start the conversation.
