Junior Accounting Manager

Company Description

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is an established and growing CPA firm, servicing individuals and business since 1964. Though our offices are located in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin, many of our clients extend south into the Chicago metropolitan area, further north in Wisconsin, and across the United States. By working for Kaizen CPAs + Advisors., you’ll find a positive and supportive team of professionals ready to encourage and celebrate your achievements and successes, whether personal or professional.

Job Description

Though the work is predominately tax, this position is ideal for the individual looking to get broad exposure to payroll, bookkeeping, compilations, and reviews. The Junior Manager, under the direct supervision of the Account Manager, prepares personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns. In addition, the Junior Manager manages client relationships and engagements, researches tax compliance matters, reviews financial statements, prepares tax projections, and assists in responding to various taxing authorities. A successful Junior Manager excels in an environment of continuous improvement; researching, applying, and sharing information at a fast pace. As the link between Staff Accountants and Managers, the Junior Manager identifies areas for enhancement that will bring value to the client. To do this, it is essential to understand the Staff Accountant position, as well as the Manager position. Not only does the Junior Manager work with Staff Accountants and Managers, they also work with members from payroll, financial services, and IT. Building a good rapport with clients and co-workers is essential; leading presentations on varied subjects is a requirement. Junior Managers gain proficiency in a number of software programs, e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams, as well as a suite of tax programs. Time pressures, due to various tasks and deadlines, must be managed efficiently to be successful in achieving firm goals. Integrity, honesty, dependability, enthusiasm, positivity, resilience, organization, time management, and professionalism are demonstrated daily in this position. In addition to the above, advancement to Manager is available for those that reveal a strong combination of superior technical skills, superior soft skills, confidence, the ability to command respect from clients and co-workers, the aptitude to advise a diverse client base, and holding true to the firm’s vision and values. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification or candidate for CPA certification; EA also acceptable -  if not already obtained candidate must have the desire to obtain 
• 1-3 years experience – preferred, but not required 
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Desire for further advancement to Account Manager

Additional Information

This position is available in all five of our locations: 

• Antioch, IL
• Lake Zurich, IL 
• South Barrington, IL
• Arlington Heights, IL 
• Kenosha, WI 

Possible remote/hybrid opportunities are available for the right candidate! 

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Kaizen CPAs + Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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