CAAS Senior Accountant

Altman, Rogers & Co•Anchorage, AK

2d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are 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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with audit preparation engagements a plus.
FASB and/or GASB experience a plus.
Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

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.