Accountant II, Family Office

External Description

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates shareholders and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set experience qualifications and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision insurance wellness programs retirement plans and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life
The Accountant II under the leadership of the Lead Accountant Family Office will support the operations of the family businesses through full-cycle accounting including but not limited to accounts payable processing journal entries reporting and data analysis and monthly closing of books. The Accountant II will assist with maintaining books and records to adhere to accounting principles practices and procedures in accordance with GAAP IFRS company policies and industry practices. We are looking for an Accountant with a strong emphasis on learning and utilizing technology. The ideal candidate is adept at learning new tools and takes initiative in applying them to improve processes and increase efficiency

As a Accountant II FO you will:

• Maintain and adhere to accounting principles practices and procedures in accordance with GAAP IFRS company policies and industry practices.
• Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all financial data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner within management expectations company policy and accounting standards.
• Exhibit a high level of customer service behaviors with both internal and external customers.
• Become recognized as a team player by providing support in and out of the department as necessary.
• Exhibit initiative in seeking ways to improve departmental processes and procedures in terms of quality efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure documentation of standard operating procedures for crucial accounting processes are maintained and updated periodically.
• Responsible for accounting for certain family entities including accounts receivable accounts payable and general ledger.
• Assist with executing the monthly close of the general ledger for the owners and related entities in the accounting system including adhering to the close schedule.
• Prepare journal entries including recurring entries for month-end close including making materiality decisions on close entries.
• Develop and continually expand proficiency in the departments systems including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Acct System) Dooap (AP) and Concur (Expense Reporting) Spreadsheet Server (Reporting) Power BI (Reporting) as well as Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills. Quickly learn new tools and system features and apply them to streamline reporting reconciliations and the monthly close.
• Assist with system implementations and/or projects.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate AI and automation into accounting workflows contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to generate process improvement and automation ideas and lead initiatives from evaluation through implementation and documentation.
• Analyze generate and process intercompany entries needed to adjust or reallocate expenses between business units. Prepare review and/or post intercompany billing in a timely manner.
• Maintain well-documented work papers and source documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations. As part of the reconciliation process review the reasonableness of the balance sheet and income statement accounts to determine whether all necessary entries have been recorded accurately.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Compare the actual results to the budgeted results and provide variance explanations.
• Assist with creating complex financial statement schedules using advanced technical knowledge.
• Analyze monthly and year-end financial data to ensure it is recorded accurately.
• Assist and support Business Units (BU) and field with purchase card matters and maintain supporting documentation.
• Coordinate as appropriate with BUs Project Managers and other departments to resolve purchase card matters in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviewing and/or preparing ancillary audit schedules audit footnotes tax schedules and tax forms.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the chart of accounts complex company hierarchy and financial statement structure.
• Research and apply accounting policy to complex issues communicating appropriately to senior management.
• Research and resolve accounting transaction questions and other customer/vendor issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and communicate actions between the Friedkin-affiliated companies.
• Maintain checklists and other logs to ensure completeness of financials.
• Support and act as a backup to other team functions in areas such as accounts payable general ledger accounting purchase cards intercompany etc.
• Other critical reporting special projects and ad hoc duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Bachelors Degree Accounting from a four-year College or University Req
• 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting environment Required
• Family Office accounting experience Preferred
• Experience improving or automating accounting processes using tools such as Excel workflow automation or AI Preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in Excel and Microsoft Office is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Spreadsheet Server Power BI and Concur is preferred.
• Comfort building reports or dashboards to analyze and present financial data using Power BI AI or other software is preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active or working towards certification Preferred

Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data communicate and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access input and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements
20% The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites including out-of-state where applicable for business.

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation please contact us at We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

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