Kaizen CPAs + Advisors
Junior Accounting Manager Automotive Industry Enthusiast CPAEA
Kaizen CPAs + Advisors, Antioch, Illinois, United States, 60002
Job Description
Are you ready to break free from the traditional accounting firm experience? We’re not your typical firm—we’re Kaizen!
Are you an automotive enthusiast with a knack for numbers? Do you enjoy working directly with clients and helping them achieve financial success? If you’re passionate about accounting and love the idea of supporting businesses in the automotive repair industry, this role is for you.
As a Junior Accounting Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering financial expertise to our small business clients, with a primary focus on tax. You’ll prepare personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns, while gaining diverse experience in payroll, bookkeeping, financial statements, compilations, reviews, and more. While your client mix may include various industries, this role emphasizes work with clients in the automotive repair space. You'll report to the Account Manager and be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
Make an Impact:
Work directly with small business clients to guide them toward financial clarity and success. Own the Tax Process:
Prepare personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Build Relationships:
Collaborate with clients on tax planning, projections, and inquiries—becoming their go-to expert. Support Smarter Decisions:
Review financial statements and assist with reviews that drive client confidence. Dig Into the Details:
Conduct research and support responses to federal and state tax authorities. Be a Connector:
Serve as a key liaison between Staff Accountants and Managers, keeping workflows smooth and communication clear. Lead & Grow:
Share your knowledge through internal presentations and take advantage of continuous learning opportunities—with a clear path to becoming a Manager. Qualifications: What We’re Looking For CPA or EA certification—or a strong desire to pursue one Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 1–3+ years of relevant experience preferred, but if you’re passionate and driven, we want to hear from you! Confidence working with Outlook, Excel, Word, QuickBooks, and tax software Excellent communicator who thrives on building positive client and team relationships. Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities with ease. Motivated and adaptable—you’re ready to grow in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Sharp time management skills with a strong sense of accountability. Long-term interest in moving into an Account Manager role Perks of Being Part of Our Team Compensation:
Starting at $26.44/hour (depending on experience). Growth potential to transition into a Manager role with commission-based compensation. Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits may include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Cafeteria/Section 125 Plan Retirement/401(k):
Employer match with 100% vesting on day one of eligibility Paid Vacation:
Starting at 2 weeks, available for use from day one Paid Personal Time (PTO):
32 hours available to use from day one Paid Holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (if it falls during the work week), and Christmas Day Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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Work directly with small business clients to guide them toward financial clarity and success. Own the Tax Process:
Prepare personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Build Relationships:
Collaborate with clients on tax planning, projections, and inquiries—becoming their go-to expert. Support Smarter Decisions:
Review financial statements and assist with reviews that drive client confidence. Dig Into the Details:
Conduct research and support responses to federal and state tax authorities. Be a Connector:
Serve as a key liaison between Staff Accountants and Managers, keeping workflows smooth and communication clear. Lead & Grow:
Share your knowledge through internal presentations and take advantage of continuous learning opportunities—with a clear path to becoming a Manager. Qualifications: What We’re Looking For CPA or EA certification—or a strong desire to pursue one Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 1–3+ years of relevant experience preferred, but if you’re passionate and driven, we want to hear from you! Confidence working with Outlook, Excel, Word, QuickBooks, and tax software Excellent communicator who thrives on building positive client and team relationships. Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities with ease. Motivated and adaptable—you’re ready to grow in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Sharp time management skills with a strong sense of accountability. Long-term interest in moving into an Account Manager role Perks of Being Part of Our Team Compensation:
Starting at $26.44/hour (depending on experience). Growth potential to transition into a Manager role with commission-based compensation. Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits may include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Cafeteria/Section 125 Plan Retirement/401(k):
Employer match with 100% vesting on day one of eligibility Paid Vacation:
Starting at 2 weeks, available for use from day one Paid Personal Time (PTO):
32 hours available to use from day one Paid Holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (if it falls during the work week), and Christmas Day Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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