Staff Accountant

Overview

This role supports a full-service accounting organization specializing in clients in the home care industry. As the team grows, the organization is seeking an experienced accountant to manage complex client accounts and support accurate, timely month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Categorize bank feed transactions in QuickBooks Online, including troubleshooting and researching items that require additional attention
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries
• Perform month-end account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Conduct month-end variance analysis to identify discrepancies and areas requiring further investigation or adjustment
• Finalize month-end financials to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend process improvements
• Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries and provide clear, solution-oriented support
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 10–15 client accounts, depending on client size and complexity

Requirements

• CPA-certified, or equivalent
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and systems quickly
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and necessary adjustments
• Strong written communication skills; effective verbal communication is also a plus
• Collaborative, proactive, solution-oriented attitude
• Curious and resourceful; willing to research and investigate transactions
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple client accounts and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting or working with multiple clients
• Prior experience in the home care or elder care industry

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Paid leave
• Sick leave
• Work-from-home (WFH)
• Paid holidays

Location

• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Remote

Job Type

• Full time

Education

• S1 (Sarjana)