Client-Focused Staff Accountant for Small Businesses

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is seeking a Staff Accountant to work directly with clients, keep accurate financial records, and help small businesses stay financially informed. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration with an Account Manager to support multiple client accounts and improve processes.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and cloud software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile client books using QuickBooks Online.
• Assist clients with accounting and payroll questions.
• Work closely with an Account Manager to support multiple client accounts.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal payroll, tax, and technology teams.

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is seeking a Staff Accountant to work directly with clients, keep accurate financial records, and help small businesses stay financially informed. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration with an Account Manager to support multiple client accounts and improve processes.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel, and strong written and verbal communication skills.