Staff Accountant, QuickBooks

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors

Staff Accountant supporting small business clients with financial statements and accounting software at Kaizen CPAs. Join a people-first culture that values your success and development.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for small business clients
Manage a portfolio of clients, providing support with accounting, payroll, and basic software questions
Deliver exceptional service with a focus on timely responses and dependable follow-through
Maintain accurate practice management reports and handle sensitive business matters confidentially
Work closely with teams in IT, payroll, tax, and consulting to provide seamless support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred—but not required if you bring the skills and drive
1–3 years in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related role is a plus
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks (especially QuickBooks Online)
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Clear, professional written and verbal communication is a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Cafeteria/Section 125 Plan
Retirement/401(k): Employer match with 100% vesting on day one of eligibility
Paid Vacation: Starting at 2 weeks, available for use from day one
Paid Personal Time (PTO): 32 hours available to use from day one
Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (if it falls during the work week), and Christmas Day

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Hard Skills & Tools

bookkeepingaccountingfinancial statementspayrollQuickBooksMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordTeamsOutlook

Soft Skills

exceptional servicetimely responsesdependable follow-throughclear communicationprofessional communication

Certifications

Associate’s degree in AccountingAssociate’s degree in Finance