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Senior Accountant

Currently working with a Ultra High-Net Worth Family Office that is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for their accounting department. This position would work with the Head of Accounting and Accounting Manager to help oversee the general ledger and month-end close, payments and AP transactions, financial audits, tax support, and any specific regulatory filings. Client provides an excellent environment in a hybrid setting, great benefits, work-life balance, and long term development. Qualified candidates will have 3-4+ years of general accounting and AP experience within a multiple entity environment, investment company or family office environment. Please apply for more information.

Position: Senior Accountant

Main responsibilities:

• Processes accounts payable transactions of multiple business entities; interacts closely with vendors and other team members of the organization.
• Responsible for vendor profile maintenance and W9 collections
• Keeps track of credits owed to the company and ensure all credits are properly applied to vendor payments
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, maintains full e-record of transaction history, in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Prepares month end close schedules, including but not limited to the maintenance of petty cash accounts and fixed assets
• Reviews work provided by other senior accountants when needed, including but not limited to credit card transactions, accounting entries and ad hoc reporting; supports other senior accountants responsibilities as backup
• Assists with annual financial audit and tax filings
• Files quarterly Form 592s, annual Form 1099s and other regulatory forms timely
• Assists in other ad hoc projects/reports and takes the initiative to address questions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance desired
• 3+ years of GL/Senior Accountant experience; prior Accounts Payable experience a plus
• Detail and deadline oriented; strong documentation skills
• Responsive and reliable with strong work ethics
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP software preferred
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team player; able to think critically and apply concepts learned to new tasks or projects; able to produce work accurately and timely
• Strong time management skills and comfortable managing multiple deliverables
• Proactive in taking on new tasks and problem solving on the go
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and with external contacts
• Works well in a dynamic office environment; positive attitude and orientation of client service at all times
• Must possess high degree of integrity, respect for others and trust to handle complex and sensitive financial and personal information
• Prior Family Office experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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