Junior Accounting Manager - Automotive Industry Enthusiast CPAEA

Are you ready to break free from the traditional accounting firm experience Were not your typical firmwere Kaizen!

Are you an automotive enthusiast with a knack for numbers Do you enjoy working directly with clients and helping them achieve financial success If youre passionate about accounting and love the idea of supporting businesses in the automotive repair industry this role is for you.

As a Junior Accounting Manager youll play a key role in delivering financial expertise to our small business clients with a primary focus on tax. Youll prepare personal partnership and corporate tax returns while gaining diverse experience in payroll bookkeeping financial statements compilations reviews and more. While your client mix may include various industries this role emphasizes work with clients in the automotive repair space. Youll report to the Account Manager and be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement.

What Youll Do

• Make an Impact: Work directly with small business clients to guide them toward financial clarity and success.
• Own the Tax Process: Prepare personal partnership and corporate tax returns ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build Relationships: Collaborate with clients on tax planning projections and inquiriesbecoming their goto expert.
• Support Smarter Decisions: Review financial statements and assist with reviews that drive client confidence.
• Dig Into the Details: Conduct research and support responses to federal and state tax authorities.
• Be a Connector: Serve as a key liaison between Staff Accountants and Managers keeping workflows smooth and communication clear.
• Lead & Grow: Share your knowledge through internal presentations and take advantage of continuous learning opportunitieswith a clear path to becoming a Manager.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• CPA or EA certificationor a strong desire to pursue one
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• 13 years of relevant experience preferred but if youre passionate and driven we want to hear from you!
• Confidence working with Outlook Excel Word QuickBooks and tax software
• Excellent communicator who thrives on building positive client and team relationships.
• Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities with ease.
• Motivated and adaptableyoure ready to grow in a fastpaced everevolving environment.
• Sharp time management skills with a strong sense of accountability.
• Longterm interest in moving into an Account Manager role

Additional Information :

Heres a peek at whats ahead as we get to know each other:

 Please note: Progression through each step of the interview process is based on fit and qualifications and is not guaranteed for all applicants. We kindly ask that you do not contact us directly regarding your application as doing so may result in disqualification.

 Apply: Submit your resume for review.

 Phone Screen: If we think there might be a great fit based on your resume a brief call with HR will be scheduled to learn more about you and share details about the role.

 First Panel Interview: Meet with the hiring team to discuss your experience skills and alignment with our core values.

 Assessments & References: Complete relevant assessments and provide professional references to help us get a full picture of your potential.

 Second Panel Interview: A deeper conversation with the team to explore fit expectations and next steps.

 Offer: If its a match well extend an offer and begin onboarding!

Perks of Being Part of Our Team
 

Compensation: Starting at $26.44/hour (depending on experience). Growth potential to transition into a Manager role with commissionbased compensation. 

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health wellbeing and worklife balance. Benefits may include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• ShortTerm & LongTerm 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 Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving the day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (if it falls during the work week) and Christmas Day

Note: Benefits are subject to change or revocation at the sole discretion of the Firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Kaizen CPAs Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit discrimination based on race color religion age sex national origin disability genetics veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion termination leave of absence compensation and training.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime