Accounting Associate - Client-Facing
About the role
The client-facing Accounting Associate serves Growth Operators’ clients, typically under the direction of a Growth Operators Partner, Managing Director, Senior Director, or Director. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients).
Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable/accounts receivable, cash and payroll tasks
- Prepare account reconciliations (i.e. cash, inventory, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts)
- Prepare journal entries
- Support other month-end close related tasks
- Implement accounting and finance best practices
- Document and monitor accounting policies
- Implement appropriate internal controls
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Project management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 4+ years of accounting experience (or 2+ years in public accounting)
- High level of proficiency in MS Excel and modern accounting systems
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to use independent judgment to work and manage multiple client engagements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal team
- Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed
Preferred Experience
- Quickbooks or NetSuite experience
- Prior experience in consulting or contract work
- Public accounting experience
- Experience working with private equity-backed companies
- Project management experience
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years of accounting experience (or 2+ years in public accounting)
- High level of proficiency in MS Excel and modern accounting systems
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to use independent judgment to work and manage multiple client engagements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with clients and internal team
- Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Flexible time off programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Additional perks
Pay
$70,000 - $95,000
Schedule
This is a full-time position with some flexibility on work schedule and location.
Benefits/Total Rewards
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Flexible time off programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Additional perks
About Growth Operators
At Growth Operators: Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients. Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies. Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance. Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide accounting, finance, human resources and transaction advisory transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.