Accounting Associate - Client-Facing

Growth Operators; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Flexible time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Growth Operators is seeking an Accounting Associate with 4+ years of accounting experience to work on client engagements and advisory/outsourced services. You will support AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end close tasks, and preparation of financial statements, while implementing strong controls.

The role involves on-site client work in the Minneapolis area with a hybrid work model and opportunities to advance within the firm. A CPA or public accounting background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable/accounts receivable, cash and payroll tasks
• Prepare account reconciliations (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

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Client engagements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal accounting role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Would you like the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple clients and industries – all while advancing your career?

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

We are seeking an accounting professional with experience as an A/P Specialist, A/R Specialist, Accountant, or Senior Accountant who is ready to use their skills to drive business results and deliver high quality service to our clients.

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). Work performed by the Accounting Associate on client engagements may include the following:

• 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

Required Qualifications And Experience

• 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 is a plus
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies

Note: This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and duties that might be required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Variety & Challenge: Work with companies across industries and ownership types
• Mentorship: Learn directly from senior finance leaders who’ve sat in your seat
• Growth Path: Opportunities to advance your career and take on new and challenging responsibilities
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with a balance of on-site and remote client work
• Purpose: Make a measurable impact helping clients build stronger, smarter businesses

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with some flexibility on work schedule and location.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• The work will be performed on‑site at client locations, remotely from home, and at the Growth Operators office in downtown Minneapolis.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out‑of‑town and overnight travel is expected.
• Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. We are pleased to offer 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 and additional perks.
• In addition to the base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in a quarterly incentive program.

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!

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.