Staff Accountant - Client Onboarding

Overview

The organization is seeking an Implementation Staff Accountant (Fully Remote Opportunity) to support new client onboarding for an outsourced accounting and advisory environment. This role focuses on cleaning up and standardizing clients’ accounting systems so clients can begin ongoing relationships with accurate, organized financial records.

Compensation: $28–30 per hour plus 100% employer-paid benefits

Location: Remote (listed location: Des Moines, Iowa)

Closing date: Sep 8, 2026

Responsibilities

• Clean up and standardize new clients’ QuickBooks Online files
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts
• Review historical transactions and resolve accounting inconsistencies
• Prepare adjusting journal entries for accruals, payroll, depreciation, reclassifications, and other necessary corrections
• Prepare accurate financial statements to establish a reliable accounting foundation
• Assist with software implementations, including payroll systems, POS integrations, and other third-party applications
• Maintain complete, organized workpapers throughout each implementation
• Communicate directly with clients to request information, answer questions, and keep projects moving forward
• Partner with the Implementation Manager and internal accounting team to ensure smooth client transitions
• Complete implementation projects within established timelines
• Recommend workflow improvements that enhance both client experience and internal efficiency

Requirements

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably within public accounting, CAS, or an outsourced accounting environment
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience
• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification is preferred or willingness and ability to earn it quickly
• Solid understanding of:
  • reconciliations
  • journal entries
  • financial statements
  • payroll
  • accrual accounting
  • month-end accounting processes
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with teammates throughout the day
• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn new technologies and accounting systems
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred; applicable experience can suffice in exchange for a formal degree

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification
• Experience supporting client implementations and transitions in an outsourced or advisory accounting setting

Compensation & Benefits

• $28–30 per hour
• Fully remote work environment
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team invested in your success
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries, businesses, and technologies

Location

• Remote (listed location: Des Moines, Iowa)