CAAS Senior Accountant

Altman, Rogers & Co., Alaska’s largest locally-owned CPA firm, is seeking a talented and experienced CAAS Senior. Enjoy the benefits of a large firm while experiencing the personal touch of a small office environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes work/life balance, ensuring our staff can thrive both professionally and personally.

Join a Workplace that Values You!
We’re proud to be recognized as the best place to work and best accounting firm for seven consecutive years by Best of Alaska Business, alongside our great place to work certification for four years. here’s what makes our culture exceptional:

• Work-life balance: we prioritize staffing which allows employees to work manageable hours (even during busy season) preventing burnout to show appreciation, we offer half-day Fridays in the summer, with the option for full-day Fridays based on yearly hours.
• Firm culture: we foster a vibrant workplace where everyone enjoys coming to work. our employee-led workgroups address areas for improvement, such as bonus structures. We also host monthly morale events—fun, voluntary activities like cooking classes or rock climbing that promote camaraderie across departments.
• Supportive leadership: our leadership team is hands-on and genuinely cares about employees. with an open-door policy, we create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and learning.
• Community involvement: we believe in giving back. our team volunteers for initiatives like the Special Olympics and City-Wide Clean-ups, and many employees serve on boards for organizations they’re passionate about.

WE ALSO OFFER TRADITIONAL BENEFITS:

• 4 weeks of Paid Leave
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life AD&D
• Supplementary Insurance options
• Retirement
• 4 weeks of parental leave

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

The CAAS Senior is an experienced individual contributor who actively delivers client accounting services and takes assumes ownership over day-to-day accounting operations for assigned clients, resolves complex accounting matters, assists in audit preparations, and assists in identifying and developing new service opportunities to support department growth. Minimum of 80% billable hours.

• Perform client accounting and financial reporting across assigned engagements, maintaining proactive communication and serving as a resource for complex accounting matters.
• Support fractional/contract CFO services, including financial analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and strategic financial guidance.
• Support audit preparation, including documentation, PBC management, and coordination with external auditors and tax preparers.
• Identify and escalate technical issues, engagement risks, and client concerns as appropriate.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support client onboarding, including systems setup and workflow documentation.
• Participate in internal meetings, firm-wide training, and continuing education.
• Identify market trends, technology developments, and service opportunities; contribute to implementation efforts while maintaining assigned engagement responsibilities.
• Support business development efforts, including identifying opportunities to expand services with existing clients and assisting with prospective client engagements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree, in accounting or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in accounting as an individual contributor. Prior experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting services, or a client-facing environment strongly preferred. Experience with audit preparation engagements a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly.
• Excellent organization and time management across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Sound judgment and resourcefulness in researching, troubleshooting, resolving, and escalating issues; recognizes when to leverage internal resources.
• Growth-oriented and proactive in identifying opportunities to expand services and add value.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; FASB and/or GASB experience a plus.
• Proficient in QuickBooks; experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms a plus.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
•    Reports to CAAS Manager

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMAND
Hours:  Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Overtime required as necessary.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Altman, Rogers & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be given equal consideration regarding of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If necessary reasonable accommodation will be provided.