Accountant (Family Office)

Family Office Accountant

A well-established private investment office is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across a diverse portfolio of entities and investments. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys working with complex financial structures. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting a broad range of accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for multiple entities, trusts, and investment structures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Process domestic and international wire transfers while ensuring proper documentation and internal controls.
• Assist with investment funding activities, including capital contributions, distributions, and related cash movement.
• Track and reconcile expenditures associated with investment assets and operating activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment transactions.
• Review and classify credit card and operating expenses accurately.
• Prepare reports and supporting schedules for tax reporting and year-end compliance.
• Provide accounting support for payroll and other administrative finance functions as needed.
• Process payments related to investments, operating expenses, charitable activities, and other financial obligations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reconciliations.
• Experience processing wire transfers and managing high-volume payment activity.
• Exposure to payroll support is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a small, team-oriented environment.