CAAS Outsourced Accountant

Frazier & Deeter; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazier & Deeter in Minnesota is seeking a Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) Associate to join a growing, Top 50 accounting and advisory firm. You will support clients' day-to-day accounting, partner with entrepreneurial owners, and provide timely financial reporting and insights.

You'll manage multiple client engagements, maintain strong communication, and help deliver reliable financial information to support informed business decisions while collaborating with a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 1–2 years of experience in industry accounting or public accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Bill.com preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes.
• Review the general ledger for trends, variances, and issues monthly.
• Oversee accounts payable and ensure timely client payments.
• Process client payroll and coordinate HR updates.
• Manage multiple client engagements, meeting deadlines and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve client issues proactively.
• Communicate financial results and insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team to address challenges and solutions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Gusto

Bill.com

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we're committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Summary:

As a Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) Associate, you will play a key role in supporting and executing clients' day-to-day accounting functions as part of a collaborative team. This role partners closely with entrepreneurial business owners, maintaining regular communication to address evolving needs, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and deliver meaningful insights. You will actively contribute to financial discussions, helping clients maintain a clear, reliable financial picture to support informed business decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes
• Review and analyze the general ledger to identify trends, variances, and potential issues on a monthly basis
• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all client payments
• Process client payroll and maintain ongoing communication regarding HR and employee updates
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and deliverables effectively
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving client issues
• Communicate financial results and insights to clients and internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal team members to address challenges and recommend practical solutions
• Identify potential compliance and reporting issues, research appropriate solutions, and escalates when necessary
• Maintain billable hours in alignment with firm utilization standards

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 1-2 years of experience in industry accounting or public accounting
• QuickBooks Online, Gusto, and Bill.com experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, easily switching between multiple clients as needed