Associate Accountant

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The Associate Accountant will aid accounting staff and department with day-to-day accounting duties. This role will report to a Lead Accountant.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the monthly close cycle, delivering accurate and timely work that aligns with regular accounting deadlines.
• Interact with billing teams and processing fee revenue on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Collect, compile and review financial data from various sources and prepare month-end closing entries to the general ledger accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations associated with various balance sheet accounts, including trade receivables and bank accounts
• Analyze financial information in order to identify discrepancies
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial data
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries
• Work with more senior accounting and FP&A staff on quarterly forecast information
• Assist in the firm annual financial audit
• Ensure appropriate controls and documentation are in place for own areas of responsibility
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders
• Provide cover for other Finance team members in times of absence, where appropriate
• Ad hoc queries and project related work

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience
• CPA preferred, or in process
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize industry-specific accounting tools
• Highly meticulous, detail-oriented, and accurate
• Adaptable to different tasks and projects
• Willing to take ownership of daily/monthly process
• Strong communication skills and a team player
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• NetSuite experience beneficial
• Proactive, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.  

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