Staff Accountant
Reliable staff accounting support that keeps your AP, AR, payroll, and month-end running, without a full-time hire.
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Regulatory Reporting
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Compliance
Built for operational consistency
ASC 606 Monitoring
Deferred revenue allocation procedures
MACRS Policy Alignment
Tax depreciation classification standards
Avalara Integration Controls
Multi-state tax automation oversight
Recognized by the best
Our Featured Clients
What leadership teams say about working with Frak Finance.
Nancy - Ecommerce Brand
"We can't speak highly enough about Frak Finance. Their customized CFO services
have transformed the way we manage our retail business. Their team took the time to understand our industry, challenges, and goals, allowing them to provide tailored financial strategies that have significantly improved our profitability. Their insightful analysis of our financial data has given us a competitive edge, and their responsiveness to our needs has made them an integral part of our strategic planning. Working with Tom has been a game-changer for our business."
During this time, Tom brought his extensive financial and people management expertise to support rebuilding our finance organization from the ground up while the firm transitioned out of a startup mindset and into a mature organization. Tom would excel in an organization where leaders hold themselves accountable and own true to their commitments, needs are explored and clearly stated, and collaboration is considered paramount."
D. Singh - Scholastic Sports
“I recommend Frak Finance for any early-stage, high-growth company that needs a smart,
reliable team who has done it before and can get things done well and quickly, all with a smile on their face. Tom sees the big picture as a founder/investor himself. He can also understand the details quickly as a prior operator. I personally threw Tom in the deep end to build our financial model prior to our 10MM+ raise with little guidance on the eve of a holiday weekend (it was a pre-emptive opportunity). Tom delivered in the face of this aggressive deadline with a smile on his face.”
and clarity around how my business is really performing. They cleaned up our books, built a proper chart of accounts, and completely changed the conversation with my accountant by providing structured, reliable books. Even when things feel messy on my end, I know the financial foundation is solid — and that’s been huge.”
Adam - Social Entertainment
“I needed a solution that was cost effective but high quality and high caliber.
So that's where Frack comes into mind because... Level of attention and care and transparency. They take care of what your needs are and they tailor it exactly to what your business requires. You're not just hiring Frack, you're hiring an entire team of experts and you're not just getting this one individual on your team, you're getting our entire network."
Your Finance Backbone
Staff Accounting Support That Keeps the Financial Details in Order
Frak Finance provides dedicated staff accountant support to help businesses manage day-to-day financial operations with accuracy and consistency. From reconciliations and reporting to expense tracking and bookkeeping support, we help keep your financial records organized and audit-ready.
CFO Supervised
Scalable Structure
Cleaner Month-End Closes
A Staff Accountant Who Keeps the Daily Numbers From Turning Into Monthly Problems
Clean Daily Accounting Work for Smoother Month-End Reporting
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Improved close performance through standardized accounting workflow execution procedures
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Stronger audit preparedness using organized supporting schedule documentation systems
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Ledger maintenance aligned with GAAP reporting and compliance requirements
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Reduced posting irregularities through structured transaction review controls
Keeping Your Details Clean So Your Financial Reports Stay Useful
We don’t drop a temp into your workflow. We build the right staff accounting function around your business.
Controller Time Reclaimed
Your controller or CFO stops chasing invoices and entering JEs, and focuses on close management, reporting, and strategy.
Faster, Cleaner Month-End Closes
Reconciliations are done. Accruals are posted. Checklists are completed. The close runs on schedule because the execution work is owned.
Cash Flow Becomes Predictable
AP and AR are managed proactively, not reactively. Invoices go out on time. Collections are followed up. Aging reports are reviewed weekly.
Fewer Errors, Fewer Surprises
Payroll entries are consistent. Fixed assets are tracked. Journal entries are accurate. Problems are flagged before they hit the financials.
Turn Everyday Accounting Work
Into a More Reliable Financial System
We’ll learn about your current accounting structure, identify what’s falling through the cracks, and tell you whether an outsourced staff accountant is the right move for your business right now.
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Processed AP & AR Every Cycle
Invoices processed, payments scheduled, collections managed, and aging reports delivered — consistently, every period.
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Maintained Depreciation Schedules
Fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation tracked and posted monthly with your balance sheet in mind.
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Accurate Payroll Journal Entries
Each pay period recorded with correct departmental allocation, tax liability reconciliation, and GL posting.
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Month-End Close Task Completion
Reconciliations, reclassifications, accruals, and close checklist items delivered on time to your controller’s specification.
Case Studies
Our Featured Projects
Real outcomes from real businesses that needed structured staff accounting support.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Partnering with Businesses Across Every Sector
Every industry has different transaction volumes, vendor structures, and payroll complexity. We match accordingly.
Get the Accounting Work Done
About Frak Finance
We’re Operators Turned CFOs Who Get What You’re Building
With over 20 years of experience, we’re the CFOs who’ve actually built, scaled, bought & sold businesses. Now we guide yours.
We are Always Dedicated to our Work
Are Leading Consultants that you can Trust
“You don’t need to be a financial expert to run a great company. But you do need to stop pretending like it doesn’t matter.”
— Tom Dillon, CFA
Founder, Frak Finance
More Than a CFO
Let Us Fill the Seat
Get a dedicated professional backed by controllers, CFOs, tax strategists, and M&A advisors, an entire finance bench available as your needs evolve.
Dedicated Professional
The work runs through accounting leads who would otherwise be doing controller work. No junior pass-through, no data-entry offshore.
Senior Oversight Built In
Done in the system you already use. QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite. No platform change, no migration, no new login for your team.
Scalable to Higher Needs
The function runs on a team. The books don't go quiet when one person takes a week off or moves on to another seat.
Continuity You Can Count On
Bookkeeping done at a standard that supports what's coming next. Controller work, audit, transactions, and senior reporting on top.
Scaling, Acquiring, or Preparing to Sell? Let’s Talk.
Run Your Business on Numbers You Can Trust.
Looking to have a real conversation about your numbers? Book a call today to discuss the gaps standing between you and your goals.
A Strategy Call With Senior Leadership
Honest Read Of Where You Stand Financially
Clear Next Steps, Scoped To Your Situation
Call Us Support 24/7: (312) 685-1627
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for business owners evaluating whether outsourced staff accounting is the right fit.
What’s the difference between a staff accountant and a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper records transactions, reconciles accounts, and prepares basic financial statements. A staff accountant goes deeper managing AP and AR workflows, maintaining fixed asset schedules, recording payroll journal entries, and supporting the month-end close. Think of it this way: the bookkeeper logs the activity, the staff accountant ensures the accounting behind it is structured, accurate, and complete enough to support your controller or CFO.
Do I need a controller before I hire a staff accountant?
No. Many of our clients start with a staff accountant as their first structured accounting resource. If you don’t have a controller yet, your staff accountant works under Frak’s senior oversight to handle the execution-level tasks. When you’re ready for controller-level policies, reporting, and close management, we can layer that in through our bench without disrupting the work that’s already in motion.
How is this different from a temp agency or freelance accountant?
A temp or freelancer works in isolation with no oversight, no quality checks, and no bench behind them. Frak’s outsourced staff accountant is a vetted professional backed by a full finance team controllers, CFOs, and senior leadership who review the work, flag issues, and ensure continuity. If your person is unavailable, the work doesn’t stop. That’s not a temp, it's a structured accounting function.
What does pricing look like for a staff accountant engagement?
Pricing is based on scope, specifically the number of hours per week and the complexity of your accounting operations. Most staff accountant engagements cost significantly less than a full-time hire when you factor in salary, benefits, PTO, management overhead, and recruitment costs. We right-size the engagement to your current stage and scale it as your transaction volume grows.
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