Onboarding Staff Accountant

We are seeking an Onboarding Staff Accountant to support new clients as they transition into the Kaizen accounting system. Your role bridges accounting expertise with onboarding executioncleaning up books performing reconciliations preparing initial financial reports and establishing the foundation for each clients long-term success with our firm. 

Youll work closely with our Onboarding Manager to ensure client files are accurate organized and standardized to our Kaizen methodology. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety learns quickly and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new challenge. 

What Youll Do 

Onboarding Accounting Work 

• Clean up and standardize new clients QuickBooks Online files. 
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations categorize transactions and correct data inconsistencies. 
• Prepare initial financial statements for onboarding review. 
• Draft adjusting journal entries for accruals depreciation payroll entries and reclassifications. 
• Assist in connecting POS systems payroll integrations and other external software during onboarding. 
• Maintain complete well-documented workpapers for smooth client handoff. 

Client & Team Communication 

• Request needed financial information from clients and follow up professionally and proactively. 
• Update the Onboarding Manager on progress challenges and delays. 
• Support training preparation by ensuring the clients file is clean organized and ready for onboarding sessions. 
• Collaborate with accounting payroll tax and admin teams as needed. 

Operational Excellence 

• Complete onboarding tasks within the established 3045 day timeframe. 
• Maintain accurate to-do lists timelines and internal reports. 
• Uphold Kaizen standards for accuracy timeliness and exceptional client experience. 
• Contribute ideas to improve onboarding workflows and client processes. 

Qualifications :

What You Bring 

Technical Skills 

• Experience in bookkeeping/accounting: reconciliations journal entries financial statements. 
• QuickBooks Online proficiency; QBO ProAdvisor certification (or willingness to obtain quickly). 
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts (A/R A/P bank recs payroll posting revenue recognition depreciation). 
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. 

Professional Strengths 

• Excellent communication and customer service. 
• Ability to multitask stay organized and manage multiple onboarding projects. 
• Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail. 
• Comfortable working independently and in a team setting. 
• Positive attitude adaptability and willingness to embrace continuous learning. 

Education & Experience 

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred. 
• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification (required or achieved shortly after hiring); Advanced certification preferred. (The résumé candidate already possesses this.)  
• Experience in bookkeeping bank reconciliations journal entries payroll and financial statement preparation.  
• Strong customer service skills communication and problem-solving ability.  
• Ability to manage multiple clients tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office QBO and willingness to learn new technologies. 
• Team player motivated to work in a fast-paced environment 

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!

Why Kaizen

At Kaizen we believe in continuous improvement for our clients our processes and our people. Youll join a collaborative team that values creativity growth and innovation. This internship is ideal for someone eager to gain professional marketing experience and see their ideas make a real impact.

Perks of Being Part of Our Team

Compensation: Starting at $28/hour based on experience.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and work-life balance. Benefits may include:

• 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 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 :

Full-time