Senior Accountant

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently?

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you! 

Job Overview:

The Senior Accountant will be a key player in the G&A Controllership group and report to the Accounting Manager of G&A expense. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the accounting records and providing accounting support and analysis for the general and administrative expenses of LPL and its subsidiaries.  The Senior Accountant will also assist in implementing process improvements to help the team continuously improve processes and shift its focus to analyzing and communicating results and providing proactive customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the monthly closing process, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations and review activities

• Identify areas of improvement to derive enhanced methods for explaining business drivers, for accelerating close timing for improving close accuracy, and for enhancing controls over financial reporting

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring direction to Associate and Staff Accountants

• Support financial statement consolidations and month end close reporting

• Maintenance of appropriate accounting procedures and control descriptions for those activities within the scope of the Controllership team

• Support regulatory requirements, which include SOX testing and providing audit schedules, reconciliations, etc. to both internal and external audit on monthly/quarterly/yearly basis.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and activities and adapt to change

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Basic understanding of internal controls

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related fields

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task are essential

• Excellent computer skills including intermediate Excel skills

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience

Preferences:

• Experience with Oracle Financials a plus

• CPA license a plus

• Experience in public accounting and broker/dealers strongly preferred

 

Pay Range:

$66,000-$110,000/year

 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

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