Accounting Associate - Client-Facing

Growthoperators; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Growth Operators is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a client-facing Accounting Associate role, supporting multiple engagements and delivering high-quality services. You will work under senior leadership, performing A/P/A/R tasks, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities while implementing controls and best practices across client projects.

This role requires flexibility to visit onsite in the Greater Minneapolis–St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years accounting experience (or 2+ years in public accounting).
• High proficiency in MS Excel and modern accounting systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment to work and manage multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

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
• Project management experience

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

Work Environment/ Travel

• 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.

Benefits/Total Rewards

• 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.

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