Bookkeeper (Accounting Analyst)

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM (Chicago, CDT)

Break : 1-hour unpaid break

Total Weekly Hours : 40 hours

Our client is a global consulting and advisory firm with a presence in major international cities. Their mission is to simplify change by helping organizations achieve efficiency, clarity, and growth.

Through a combination of financial expertise, operational support, and innovative methodologies, the firm provides services across finance, accounting, tax advisory, auditing, private equity, real estate, and workflow management.

Their culture values precision, organization, and continuous improvement — believing that eliminating redundancy drives efficiency, and that true excellence stems from a commitment to detail, accuracy, and learning.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Record and maintain accurate financial transactions

Prepare and file tax returns

Manage and track revenue and expenses

Auditing

Ensure accurate bookkeeping entries for audit purposes

Support tax audits and safeguard against IRS audits using FIRM Methods

Financial Preparation

Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting

Support live-data processing for tax preparation using FIRM Methods

Requirements

MBA, ACCA (Inter), CMA (Inter), or equivalent qualification

Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (required)

Familiarity with Zoho (a plus)

Must maintain a separate work user on their system and install a Remote Work Status App

Willingness to work overtime when required

The Ideal Candidate

Self-sufficient and proactive

Detail-oriented and highly organized

A good listener with strong communication skills

Skilled in accounting and bookkeeping techniques

Passionate about organizing financial data

Eager to expand knowledge in tax preparation and auditing

Independent Contractor Perks

HMO coverage (available in eligible locations)

Permanent work-from-home arrangement

Immediate hiring

ZR_28501_JOB

Requirements

MBA, ACCA (Inter), CMA (Inter), or equivalent qualification Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (required) Familiarity with Zoho (a plus) Must maintain a separate work user on their system and install a Remote Work Status App Willingness to work overtime when required