Associate Accountant (1926) recruitment
Essential Function/Duties:
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly recurring journal entries
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger for both book and tax purposes
• Prepare and analyze all balance sheet reconciliations
• Post payments from LockBox accounts to A/R and general ledger accounts daily
• Calculate, prepare and distribute client invoices for quarterly investment fees earned
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and interact with internal and external auditors as needed
• Perform ad hoc analysis of accounting transactions, operational performance and balance sheet accounts
• Maintain regular and detailed interaction with A/P, A/R, and payroll for analytical and process support
• Provide support for accurate and timely preparation of financial and other accounting reports
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in accounting from a fully accredited university
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their proper application to financial institutions and general business transactions
• Public accounting experience (CPA or candidate) preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is required (e.g., pivot tables, vertical look up and sum if statements)
• Prior experience with a mid-tier or higher accounting platform is desired: Great Plains, MAS-90, Oracle, SAP, etc.
• Possess excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees in multiple disciplines
• Able to be trusted with confidential information
• Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of five years administrative experience, including two years at the executive level
• Technologically competent (Word, Excel, Internet, Bloomberg, Reuters)
• Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated poise and ability to motivate and influence others with diplomacy and tact in a diverse environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements:
• Sitting for an extended period of time, data entry, and computer work. Climb stairs
• Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate object
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Working Conditions: Work is in office setting
Travel: None
Schedule: Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required.
Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.