Accountant, Business Advisor – Account Manager

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November 25

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $75k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💰 Account Manager

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Kaizen CPAs + Advisors

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Finance • Accounting • Consulting

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is a professional services firm offering a range of advisory, accounting, tax planning, and payroll services aimed at helping businesses grow and manage their finances effectively. Founded in 1964, the firm focuses on delivering strategic guidance and handling complex accounting tasks for small and medium-sized businesses, including industries like automotive repair shops and restaurants. Kaizen CPAs + Advisors emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making and continuous improvement, providing tailored solutions and support through a dedicated team of CPAs and advisors. They also offer insurance coverage and risk management services, ensuring clients have comprehensive financial management support.

51 - 200 employees

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• Manage a book of 50+ clients, providing expert tax advice, quarterly planning, and ongoing business development • Lead and mentor a team of staff accountants and junior managers to ensure timely, accurate deliverables and seamless client service • Prepare, review, and finalize personal, corporate, and partnership tax returns while staying up to date with tax laws • Identify new business opportunities, expand firm services, and contribute to practice development by cultivating strong client relationships • Drive improvements in processes, collaborate on firm goals, and embrace change to ensure the firm is always at the forefront of the industry

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years in public accounting with a strong focus on tax • Proficient in tax research, business consulting, and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with clients, colleagues, and firm leadership • Enthusiastic about continuous learning and applying new software, processes, and strategies to improve efficiency • A passion for mentoring others, maintaining professional development, and growing within the firm • CPA or EA certification required

🏖️ Benefits

• 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