Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Wealth Management Firm

Position Overview

A growing and highly regarded Wealth Management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support its core accounting and financial operations. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring operational efficiency across the organization.

This position offers strong exposure to leadership and the opportunity to contribute within a sophisticated financial services environment. Reports directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Functions

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy within the general ledger
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including cash, investments, and accruals
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

Financial Reporting

• Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports
• Assist in tracking firm-level revenue, expenses, and profitability
• Analyze variances and provide insights to support leadership decision-making

Wealth / Investment Accounting Exposure

• Track and reconcile inve stment-related transactions (if applicable)
• Support reporting tied to AUM (Assets Under Management) and client-related financial activity
• Assist with partnership, trust, or multi-entity accounting structures (if applicable)

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal financial policies
• Support audit processes and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and accounting workflows

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Support implementation or optimization of accounting/portfolio systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of accounting experience (public accounting or financial services preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• QuickBooks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within wealth management, financial services, or family office environments
• Exposure to investment accounting or multi-entity structures
• CPA or CPA-track preferred

What Success Looks Like

• Timely and accurate close cycles
• Clean, well-documented reconciliations
• Strong support of leadership through reliable financial reporting
• Continuous process improvement and increased efficiency

Why This Role

• Opportunity to gain exposure to investment and wealth management operations
• High visibility with leadership and opportunity for growth
• Collaborative, professional environment with long-term career potential