Accounting Associate

Headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, One Day In July is a rapidly growing investment firm committed to disrupting the financial industry with a focus on reducing fees and improving portfolio performance for investors. We are excited to be expanding our headquarters in Burlington, Vermont, and are looking for talented individuals to join our team. Read about our firm's culture and priorities. Job Description As an Accounting Associate at One Day In July, you will assist the Director of Operations and the executive team in performing the following duties: Manage daily accounting tasks, data entry, vendor and credit card billing processes. Calculate commissions, process payroll, and track employee time off. Update client records, organize communications, and take corrective action as needed. Record and review journal entries, reconcile accounts, and generate monthly financial reports for management. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP standards. Assist with year-end reporting and maintain compliance with Securities & Exchange Commission rules and regulations. Manage and execute various special projects for the firm. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Knowledge of QuickBooks and basic accounting principles. Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Maintain a high standard for attention to detail and documentation. Be proactive: identify opportunities and problems and take them to the next level without being asked. Be able to "wear multiple hats" and quickly adapt to changing priorities. Focus on processes and controls with the ability to understand and assess risk. Possess a positive attitude, tremendous grit, and the ability to prioritize. Have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. What's in it for you? Feel great about offering an honest, transparent solution to Vermonters and Americans trying to save for retirement. One Day In July is a fiduciary: we are legally and ethically obligated to act in our clients’ best interest. (Only 12% of people registered with the securities industry are registered in a way that requires them to be fiduciaries on all accounts.1) Win on price: our prices tend to be lower than many of our competitors' prices. It is fun to be in a firm that is winning and taking market share.2 You will be exposed to many different aspects of an investment advisory firm, including operations, marketing, software development, and the investing process. Join an established but rapidly growing firm. We have a low-meeting culture. Be part of a friendly, hardworking team that prides itself on mutual respect for one another. Develop mastery of subject areas that help clients and other employees. Enjoy a beautiful office near the Burlington waterfront. $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience. This job is full time. This job is primarily in-person in Burlington, Vermont. 401k plan with low-cost index funds and One Day In July strategy embedded. No high fee funds (this matters greatly, as you’ll learn if you work here)! Available after meeting eligibility requirements. 401k match. Available after meeting eligibility requirements. An excellent Mac laptop with a fast processor and retina screen, a sit-down / stand-up desk, plenty of space to work comfortably, relatively private work areas, and other resources for top productivity. Our employees are not cogs in a machine and we don’t treat them that way. Paid vacation. Number of weeks commensurate with experience. Includes the luxury of being required (yes, required) by the firm’s founder to disconnect from work on your vacation days. One Day In July LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 1. “FINRA 2024 Industry Snapshot” FINRA, Dec 13, 2024 2. Source: The Kitces Report, "2024 Financial Planner Productivity Study" Retrieved 10 May 2025. The statement applies to clients with at least $150,000 in assets under management. Clients with lower assets under management are subject to a minimum annual advisory fee that may not be lower than that of our competitors'. #J-18808-Ljbffr