Staff Accountant - Client Onboarding

Overview

The organization is seeking an Implementation Staff Accountant for a fully remote role supporting client onboarding. This position is focused on transitioning new clients by cleaning up and standardizing their accounting systems and preparing accurate financial foundations.

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

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 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 willingness and ability 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 is preferred; applicable experience in a related capacity can suffice in exchange for a formal degree

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification
• Experience supporting payroll and third-party application integrations during onboarding

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Peoria, Illinois

Work Mode / Employment Type

• Fully remote
• Consultant