Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Crosby Company of New Hampshire is a single-family office dedicated to the long-term stewardship, management, and preservation of family assets. The Crosby Company of New Hampshire provides administrative and advisory services including investment, finance, technology, risk management, human resources, compliance, curatorial, and trust oversight services to various family office entities.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this Senior Accountant role offers an exciting opportunity to partner across all functions of the business in 3 key areas: general ledger accounting and reporting, payment processing and account maintenance support, and a keen desire to identify and drive enhancements to business processes and financial controls. The position requires the ability to work with all levels of management and staff and produce complete and accurate work on a timely basis. Expectations for this role include meticulous record-keeping, proactive problem solving and daily collaboration with other departments. The position requires strong organizational, communication and analytical skills while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, confidentiality and business partner satisfaction. 

POSITION DUTIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General Ledger Accounting

• Perform general ledger accounting for assigned entities, including, but not limited to:
• Record general ledger entries, including preparing detailed analyses to support entries
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, including timely resolution of exceptions
• Analyze and maintain appropriate support, including for complex accounts
• Review trust transactions for appropriate recording and classification
• Prepare appropriate client and other financial reporting for internal and external purposes, including, but not limited to:
• Quarterly balance sheets, income statements, equity roll forwards, cash flows and supporting schedules
• Quarterly client statements for trust entities, as required
• Quarterly tax basis reporting packages for internal and / or external tax preparers
• Periodic cash flow analysis and initiation of cash movements for certain entities 
• Assist with quarterly management, board, and committee financial reporting

Payment Processing and Account Maintenance Assistance

• Support the processing of payments and account maintenance:
• A ssist with accurate and timely payment processing in accordance with company policies. Payments could be for external vendors or inter/ intra entity billing and funding
• Communicate with team members, internal business partners and vendors to research questions and obtain appropriate invoices approvals and supporting documentation
• Assist with maintenance of vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries professionally
• Assist with proper documentation and adherence to internal controls
• During the day-to-day operations, identify any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report and/ or escalate. 

Identify and drive enhancements to business processes and financial controls

• Utilize systems for optimal process and reporting efficiencies. Continually make accounting processes more efficient and controlled across the function, particularly in the AP process. 
• Assist with or significantly contribute to special projects, providing accounting expertise
• Monitor and actively participate, or lead, implementation of internal accounting controls
• Participate in upcoming GL/ AP system conversion and business process enhancements
• Develop, document and maintain accounting policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Prior experience preparing financial reporting and budgets for management, a plus
• CPA preferred

Skills and Knowledge 

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, practices and internal controls
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on new assignments and responsibilities, as business needs evolve
• Ability to work well independently and exhibit good judgment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate your message (written or verbal) to engage with all levels of the organization
• Information technology savvy, particularly advanced Microsoft Office skills to drive accounting and reporting enhancements 
• Experience with Copilot for Excel and/ or OBI Reporting are a plus
• Comfortable with and adept at learning new technology interfaces and software packages
• Detail-oriented and curious, with strong problem-solving skills 
• Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated, self-directed with minimal daily supervision
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new and varying situations

The Crosby Company of New Hampshire LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.