What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset & Wealth Management, Private Family Office, Bill Pay, Analyst - Albany position at Goldman Sachs?
ABOUT THIS JOB
The Goldman Sachs Private Family Office provides proactive financial counseling and full-service implementation to address the financial complexities of CEOs, founders, private equity principals and ultra-high net worth individuals and their families. Our clients value having a single point of contact to address their specific planning needs and manage their financial affairs. Our holistic approach incorporates financial planning in several areas such as: consolidated investment review, income tax preparation and planning, estate planning and wealth transfer, employee benefits, risk management, philanthropic planning and cash management.
The Bill Pay team within the Private Family Office provides accounting services for Family Office clients, including managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance as well as account reconciliation and reporting. Additional responsibilities such as ad-hoc reporting and special projects are assumed with increase in client complexity. Daily interaction with high net worth clients and/or financial advisors is required.
Our Impact:
The Private Family Office is designed to service the firm’s most strategic clients. Our trusted advisor teams target a client ratio of 8-12 families per advisor, allowing us to dedicate the necessary time and resources to each client’s unique financial circumstances.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential:
Are you a quick-thinking self-starter with a passion for accounting and finance, have the desire to work closely with high net worth individuals and the ability to think outside the box? Our accounting professionals provide proactive record keeping and bill payment services to high net worth individuals. We are seeking professionals with an understanding of bookkeeping, who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and client service are essential to maintaining and enhancing our business.
Principal Responsibilities:
• General ledger account maintenance of clients’ activities
• Processing of client accounts payable
• Processing of client accounts receivable
• Client report preparation, including tasks associated with the completion of bank account reconciliations
• Serve as key liason, helping facilitate communication between client, vendors and counseling teams
• Completion of special projects at direction of Management
• Data entry tasks associated with client record keeping and reporting processes
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree required
• Experience in a bookkeeping/accounting position preferred
• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting, AP, AR, Payroll and Bank Reconciliation procedures preferred
• Small business experience with 1099 and sales/use tax experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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