Careers at Motl Accounting

At Motl Accounting, we are committed to providing exceptional accounting services. We focus on the numbers so our clients can focus on their businesses. If you have an interest in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and providing account management for small businesses to help them succeed, we want to have you as a member of our team. We have select opportunities for people looking to start their accounting careers in West Dundee, IL

NOW HIRING – Bookkeeper

Motl Accounting, LLC is growing again! We’re a boutique accounting firm that partners with small businesses to deliver expert bookkeeping, payroll, and income tax services—but with a twist: we don’t pay bills or cut checks. We act as historians, accurately documenting what already happened so business owners can make smarter decisions moving forward.

What You’ll Do:

As a bookkeeper at Motl Accounting, you’ll manage a portfolio of 40–60 small business clients. You’ll gather client bank and credit card statements, reconcile transactions, categorize income and expenses, and prepare clear, accurate financial reports—typically working one month in arrears (e.g., reconciling November in December).

You’ll collaborate with a small team of like-minded bookkeepers, but manage your own dedicated client accounts where you’ll be expected to:

• Communicate directly with clients
• Apply independent judgment to categorize and interpret transactions
• File sales tax returns when applicable
• Issue timely and clean financials each month

We’re not micro-managers. We do carefully monitor production to ensure the client does not get too far behind on reporting, otherwise you are left to work and are trusted to communicate with the client and follow the system to be able to issue a set of timely financials every month.

We will train the right person, but the position does require the right type of personality and ability to adapt, conceptualize and apply what you learned from one account, to the next.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Ownership & Autonomy: You’re not just crunching numbers; you’re a trusted advisor!
• Merit-Based Pay: Once your production exceeds your salary, you earn commission—rewarding productivity and efficiency.
• Flexible Work Schedule to foster the work life balance and only ask for your dedication in return.

What We’re Looking For:

We’ll train the right person, but you need to bring:

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Comfort working with a high volume of client accounts
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and reliability
• Bachelor’s degree OR prior accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Working knowledge of accounting principles

If you’re someone who can adapt quickly, learn from patterns, and enjoys puzzle-solving with financials, you’ll thrive here.

Ready to Apply?

Join a growing team that values quality, flexibility, and efficiency. Send your resume to blake@motlaccounting.com.

Job Type: Full-time, Commission
Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Double entry bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Dundee, IL 60118 (Required)

Work Location: In person