Staff Accountant - Client Onboarding

Overview

This fully remote implementation role supports new client onboarding for an outsourced accounting and advisory organization. The Implementation Staff Accountant helps transition clients into the organization’s accounting workflow by cleaning up books, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and assisting with software implementations.

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

Location: Fully remote (listed with Rockford, Illinois)

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 that 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
• Partner with the Implementation Manager and internal accounting team to support smooth client transitions
• Complete implementation projects within established timelines
• Recommend workflow improvements that enhance both the 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 preferred (or ability and willingness to earn it quickly)
• Solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, payroll, accrual accounting, and month-end accounting processes
• Strong organizational skills with the 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 preferred (applicable related experience may be considered in exchange for a formal degree)

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• Fully remote (job listing indicates Rockford, Illinois)