Staff Accountant

RESPEC

. Manage full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting for multiple clients in QuickBooks Online and Desktop .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, with a strong focus on QuickBooks Online and Desktop, accrual accounting, and multi-jurisdiction sales tax filing. Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

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Full-Cycle BookkeepingQuickBooks OnlineAccrual AccountingMulti-Jurisdiction Sales Tax FilingClient Communication

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingAccrual AccountingReconciliationsFinancial Statement PreparationPayroll Expense Recognition

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationClient-Service SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks DesktopKarbonADPMicrosoft OfficeSquareHeartlandToast

Certifications & Qualifications

QBO ProAdvisor Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingClient-Based AccountingHospitality IndustryF&B Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting for multiple clients in QuickBooks Online and Desktop
Perform monthly reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Build monthly sales journals from POS reports (Square, Heartland, Toast)
Recognize payroll expense from payroll/POS reports (Square, Heartland, Toast, ADP, QuickBooks)
Prepare, pay, and file multi-jurisdiction sales tax returns monthly or quarterly
Act as primary accounting point of contact for assigned clients
Collaborate with the internal team on consistent, accurate, timely deliverables
Track work and documentation in Karbon
Support quality control and adherence to firm standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in public accounting or client-based accounting firm environment (required)
Strong QuickBooks Online/Desktop skills; QBO ProAdvisor certification a plus
Solid grasp of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
Experience with multi-jurisdiction sales tax filing
Experience recognizing payroll expense from third-party reports (Square, Toast, Heartland, ADP)
Strong communication and client-service skills
Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
Proficiency with Karbon, ADP, Microsoft Office
Hospitality/F&B/service-industry client experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote flexibility
Paid time off and paid holidays
Retirement plan with company match
100% employer-paid health insurance
Yearly wellness reimbursement