CAAS Senior Associate

Frazier & Deeter; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Frazier & Deeter is hiring a CAAS Senior Associate to deliver high-quality accounting support and actionable financial insights for diverse clients. You’ll own daily client accounting tasks, serve as a reliable contact, and mentor junior staff while expanding your client engagement management skills.

You will work in a collaborative, growth-oriented firm that values training, mentoring, and inclusion. This role blends hands-on accounting with increasing leadership responsibilities in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• 3–6+ years of experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or industry accounting.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned clients, including transaction entry oversight, account clean-up, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and support workpapers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and perform variance and trend analysis, identifying key insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA candidate or licensure in progress

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Sage Intacct

Xero

NetSuite

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 Solutions (CAAS)Senior Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting support and actionable financial insights to our clients. In this position, you will take ownership of day-to-day client accounting activities, serve as a reliable point of contact, and support the development of junior team members through guidance and review. This role blends hands-on accounting execution with increasing responsibility in client engagement management and team support. We’re seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-focused accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels in client service, and is motivated to grow into future leadership opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned clients, including transaction entry oversight, account clean-up, and month-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing
• Prepare monthly financial statements and perform variance and trend analysis, identifying key insights and escalating as needed
• Independently manage smaller client engagements while supporting larger, more complex accounts
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring proactive, professional, and timely communication
• Support client relationships by assisting with questions, addressing issues, and providing clear financial insights
• Review work prepared by Associates, providing timely feedback to support development and ensure quality
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members, reinforcing firm processes and standards
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay informed on accounting standards, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements
• Deliver high-quality work on time while managing multiple client engagements effectively

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA license or progress toward licensure preferred

3-6+ years of experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or industry accounting

• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel; experience with Sage Intacct, Xero, NetSuite, and Bill.com preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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