Staff Accountant - Client Onboarding

Overview

This fully remote role is for an Implementation Staff Accountant supporting new client onboarding for an outsourced accounting and advisory environment. The position focuses on transitioning clients into standardized accounting files, reconciling accounts, resolving historical inconsistencies, and preparing foundational financial statements.

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 every 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 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 is preferred or a 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 and 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 in a related capacity can suffice in exchange for a formal degree

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification

Compensation & Benefits

• $28–30 per hour
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Fully remote work environment
• Professional development and certification opportunities

Location

Fully remote opportunity. Reference location listed: Overland Park, Kansas.

Application / Posting Details

• Closing date: Sep 8, 2026
• Role type: Consultant
• Organization type: Consultancy
• Focus areas: Accounts, Compensation / Payroll, Taxation

Certifications

• CISA – Certified Information System Auditor