Staff Accountant

ABOUT US:
Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.
Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.


SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with and performing general accounting and month-end financial close functions for the company’s acquired firms, including preparing various journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts, reconciling bank statements, and balancing accounts on the balance sheet. As well as supporting and backing up other accounting team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Perform monthly financial close tasks for about 30 acquired firms, including:
◦ Maintain and track month-end financial close tasks
◦ Prepare various journal entries
◦ Review the income statement for accuracy
◦ Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
• Work with other teams or firms on attaining clarification and/or resolution on matters that may arise
• Prepare and maintain desktop procedures for major responsibilities and tasks
• Support the annual financial audit. Perform other administrative duties as needed
• Participate in special projects
• Support and back up accounting department personnel, as necessary
• Commitment to a culture of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual should have the following skills and abilities:

• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Be able to learn/understand various new accounting standards and reporting systems
• Must have excellent communication, organization, and analysis skills
• Be able to manage projects efficiently and effectively, as well as meet set deadlines
• Knowledge of the NetSuite Accounting System is a plus, but is not required
• Ability to work overtime if needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required
• Minimum of 2-4 years general accounting work experience required, with experience in a high-paced environment


INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY:
Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

BENEFITS:
Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.
DISCLOSURE
By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:
• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.


KESTRA VALUES:

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.