Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is a licensed CPA firm helping clients maximize their profit potential while achieving and exceeding their business growth goals. In addition to accounting and tax services, Kaizen CPAs + Advisors assists clients through its related divisions of payroll, information technology and financial services. Established in 1964, Kaizen CPAs + Advisors is a second-generation, family-owned business with nearly 100 employees serving hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals.

At Kaizen CPAs + Advisors we care about each and every employee as a person. Finding a position that fits your personal and professional needs can be a challenge. At Kaizen, you will find a team of professionals ready to encourage and celebrate your achievements and successes, whether they are personal, such as running a half-marathon, or professional, such as attaining your CPA certificate. You will also find, that we:

• Offer a flexible work environment
• Offer a fun, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere
• Dress in business casual attire year-round
• Give back to the community through various charitable activities such as hosting blood drives, participating in adopt-a-family programs, and other acts of philanthropy
• Gather together to attend social events and activities such as dinners, plays, baseball games, and other recreational activities

If you are a recent graduate or have had some experience in public accounting, this may be a great opportunity for you. Though the work is predominately tax, this position is ideal for the individual looking to get broad exposure to payroll, bookkeeping, compilations and reviews. The Staff Tax Accountant, also known as the Assistant Manager, under the direct supervision of the Account Manager, prepares personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns. In addition, the Assistant Manager manages client relationships and engagements, researches tax compliance matters, reviews financial statements, prepares tax projections, and assists in responding to various taxing authorities. A successful Assistant Manager excels in an environment of continuous improvement; researching, applying, and sharing information at a fast pace. As the link between Bookkeepers and Managers, the Assistant Manager identifies areas for enhancement that will bring value to the client. To do this, it is essential to understand the Bookkeeper position, as well as the Manager position. Not only does the Assistant Manager work with Bookkeepers and Managers, they also work with members from payroll, financial services, and IT. Building a good rapport with clients and co-workers is essential; leading presentations on varied subjects is a requirement. Assistant Managers gain proficiency in a number of software programs, e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams, as well as a suite of tax programs. Time pressures, due to various tasks and deadlines, must be managed efficiently in order to be successful in achieving firm goals. Integrity, honesty, dependability, enthusiasm, positivity, resilience, organization, time management, and professionalism are demonstrated daily in this position. In addition to the above, advancement to Manager is available for those that reveal a strong combination of superior technical skills, superior soft skills, confidence, the ability to command respect from clients and co-workers, the aptitude to advise a diverse client base, and holding true to the firm’s vision and values.

Working remotely may be an option, though training will take place in our Antioch office. 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification or Candidate for CPA certification
• 1-3 years experience – preferred, but not required to apply for this position
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Please no calls or drop-ins. Only online applicants will be considered.

Please include a cover letter.

Kaizen CPAs + Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.