Specialist - Accounting Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking - someone to join a close-knit team of 4 individuals with a great working relationship. This will provide you with a crucial foundation for your training and career development

You will interact with a variety of internal stakeholders, allowing you the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge within the broker-dealer industry

You will perform a critical cash application function within the organization

What is in it for you?

Opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, through partnership with various internal stakeholders

Excellent opportunities for long-term growth within the company

Competitive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and generous paid time off

We will count on you to:

Clear unapplied or unidentified cash.

Follow up on changes to the broker of record with providers.

Apply fees and other fee payments in internal system

Maintain database of carriers, carrier contacts, clients name, client code or short name, account #, policy # or other identifying information so commissions can be applied more efficiently.

Work with Supervisory Principal and Reps as needed for revenue reporting, investigating missing commissions, etc.

Liaise with various internal stakeholders to identify and correct any reconciliation issues between internal systems

Prepare posting reconciliation between bank receipts and cash postings to ensure completeness and accuracy

Respond to Audit Requests (FINRA, SEC, D&T, AML, Internal).

Convert new businesses/acquisitions onto the company platform.

What you need to have:

Proficiency with MS Excel

Strong communication both written and verbal – ability to interface with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority

High attention to detail

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related discipline (preferred)

1-2 years of accounting / finance experience