Senior Accountant - QuickBooks & Audit-Focused (IDOA & GATA )

Compensation: $1,000/week + performance-based bonuses (Total potential annually: $65,000–$85,000+) Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (2–3 days in office based on performance)

Overview

We are a growing accounting firm supporting small businesses and healthcare clients, with a strong focus on audit preparation and compliance work, including IDOA and GATA audits. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant who is comfortable working with financial data, preparing audit-ready documentation, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. This role offers a balance of independence and support. You will work alongside experienced leadership, including:

• A senior accounting and tax professional overseeing operations
• A 40+ year CPA and firm owner

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain client financials in QuickBooks
• Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Lead audit preparation efforts, including IDOA and GATA compliance
• Organize and maintain audit-ready documentation and support schedules
• Ensure financial records align with audit and compliance requirements
• Communicate with clients to gather required documentation and information
• Utilize tools such as Financial Cents (workflow management) and DataSnipper (audit support)
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure audit readiness and accuracy across all engagements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks (reconciliations and financial review required)
• Experience supporting audits or preparing audit-ready financials and documentation
• Familiarity with government or compliance-based audits (IDOA, GATA, or similar) strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing and finalizing financial statements
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfortable communicating with clients

Preferred:

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience in a CPA firm or multi-client accounting environment
• Experience with grant accounting, nonprofit accounting, or compliance reporting

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Hybrid schedule: 2–3 days in office, based on consistency and performance
• Structured workflows and task management through Financial Cents
• Ongoing support and review from experienced leadership
• Opportunity to take ownership of audit preparation while having access to guidance when needed

Compensation & Bonuses: Performance-based bonuses tied to:

• Timely completion of audit and accounting work
• Accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Client satisfaction and responsiveness
• Important:

This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare clean, audit-ready financials and documentation. Candidates should be comfortable working through discrepancies and ensuring records meet compliance standards Pay: From $1,000.00 per week

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Work from home

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