Senior Staff Accountant

This role provides an avenue to join an exceptionally successful (multiple asset class) investment management firm, with very deep financial resources (nearly a $1 Billion Balance Sheet)!!!

As a highly successful multi-asset class investment management firm. Client conducts investments in a variety of investable asset classes, ranging from Venture Capital (early-stage technology growth companies), financial instruments, and sizeable holdings in premier real estate and land investments.

The benefits to you:

• You will be part of the accounting team for this multi-asset class investment firm, offering considerable growth in an industry that will enhance your resume for future opportunities!
• You will play an integral part in the day-to-day operations of the business. This dynamic position calls for someone interested in being a change agent. Continuous improvement and process refinement are important elements for this role. There is a necessity for interaction with top executives and plenty of opportunity to shine. The perfect candidate is someone who can relate and contribute to clients "we get it" attitude.
• Further, you will have the added benefit of participating in the growth of the company through an attractive compensation package, including generous discretionary bonus and SIZEABLE retirement package (allowing you to catch up if you have not been diligent in retirement planning).

Our client believes strongly in a quality work/life balance and offers a consistent 40-hour work week, with minimal overtime!!

If you are seeking an outstanding role working with an exceptional management team, with deep financial resources, this company offers considerable potential. This is a newly created opportunity due to market success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a (Sr) Accountant, you will be responsible for financial accounting/analysis and accounts payable cycle duties. 

General

• Be involved in a myriad of financial accounting & analysis tasks, including adoption of systems to more fully utilize Claude A.I.
• Perform general ledger & month-end close, financial reporting and maintenance of the general ledger.
• Responsible for the filing of all accounting information as needed, including the archiving of previous years’ files.
• Communication professionally with vendors and co-workers.
• Prepare weekly reports and other ad hoc reports with documentation as requested.
• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Other duties, responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

• Support the staff in the intercompany billing process including confirmation and follow up, and ensuring we have adequate back up documentation.
• Responsible for the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of entering invoices, processing payments, tracking vendor payment history and handling billing disputes.
• Responsible for compiling amounts owed by the company to vendors, suppliers, or other organizations/individuals. Gather purchase orders; charge slips, sales tickets etc., and prepare payments. Maintain and organize all payment or other transaction records.
• Review all check requests, purchase orders, invoices, for approval and accuracy.
• Review expense receipts and reimbursement submissions for proper documentation, correct coding and accurate amounts.
• Process and print computer-generated check batches, matching and attaching supporting documentation for review by signors.
• Reconcile vendor statements, and maintain vendor information and history.
• Maintain accurate and organized vendor files; strive to optimize vendor terms granted to the company.
• Keep track of all company credit card spending and reconcile credit card accounts.
• W-9 forms – make sure a tax identification number is on file for all vendors on file.
• Process 1099 tax slips on an annual basis for contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting or business.
• 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Excellent computer and data input skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and technical ability to work with accounting software systems are required.  Preference will be given to those who have experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (a.k.a. Great Plains).
• Works well with others and able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail is of the utmost importance.
• Motivated; team player; works well independently.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills, as well as good organizational and time management skills.