Client Accountant

Client Accountant - Seattle

Description:

We are looking for a Client Accountant who will work to provide high level service and support to both our clients and wealth management teams. As a valued member of the Firm’s Family Office Services Team, you will directly support team members by processing the general client cash and accounting activity as well as support the Client Service Team with account related administration.

 

This includes preparing month-end / year-end closing and periodic financial reporting, coordination of bill payment with the A/P Specialist, accounting for client trusts and entities, reconciling investment accounts, and maintaining client books of record other sources of records where applicable. The ideal candidate will enjoy setting aggressive goals, thrive in a fast-moving environment and be accountable for delivering results.

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain personal accounts and financial records for clients

• Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, financial reports and other records and review for accuracy

• Request and document required approvals in a timely and professional manner for invoices, bills and other related financial items from client and client representatives

• Prompt forwarding and review of invoices to accounts payable

• Monitor client cash balance and sufficiency for accounts payable

• Post and verify details of trust, personal, and business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, transfers of assets and updated values/ownerships

• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, per client needs

• Actively meet processing and reporting deadlines

• Reconcile aggregated data to general ledgers, bank statements and other accounts

• Reconcile investment statements and record appropriate transactions in the general ledger

• Prepare and maintain monthly cash flow reports

• Support Client payroll preparation and reporting

• Identify transactions and processes that are at risk or need improvement

• Support the preparation of client tax reports including preparation of 1099s, W-2s, etc.

• Respond to information requests, prepare financial reports, and assist with special client projects, i.e. audits

• Establish, develop, maintain, and update client files

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar degree preferred

• Minimum of five years related experience

• Knowledge and experience in GAAP and Tax/Cash basis accounting principles, investment accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to self-review

• Self-starter; works with a sense of urgency

• Ability to analyze and report on qualitative and quantitative data

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities

• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other accounting software

• Experience with Bill.com or other online bill pay applications is preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and One Note)

• Experience with payroll processing and taxation is preferred