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KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and maintain general ledger accounting records for multiple entities.
Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Handle bill payment and related cash management activities.
Record investment activity using information from underlying investments and investment reporting systems.
Assist with payroll processing for family-owned companies.
Prepare cash projections, budgets, and forecasts as needed.
Prepare accounting workpapers to support tax return preparation and compliance.
Assist with 1099 reporting and tax-related accounting activities.
Maintain accurate and organized files and supporting documentation.
Assist with process improvements and development of accounting procedures and internal controls.
Work closely with internal management and external service providers to resolve accounting and financial reporting matters.
Provide support to the broader family office team and assist with other projects as needed.
If you meet the qualifications for this position and are interested in learning more, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.
Marquard@Roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never distribute your resume without your permission.
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Robert Half
Family Office Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$84,868 / year median in Connecticut
-5% projected decline
Job Description
POSITION
Staff Accountant - Family OfficeLOCATION
New Haven, CTRECRUITER CONTACT:
Kelleigh Marquard - Kelleigh.Marquard@
RoberthalfJOB ID:
KM0013503890Robert Half has partnered with a highly successful and growing private family office in the New Haven area in search of a Staff Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established organization with significant assets and a tight knit, highly collaborative team. The organization manages a diverse portfolio of investments and family-owned entities and provides a sophisticated environment for an accounting professional who enjoys variety and taking ownership of their work. This newly created position is due to continued growth and offers excellent exposure to investment accounting, trusts, LLCs, partnerships, treasury, and tax.POSITION OVERVIEW
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and financial statements for multiple trusts, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities. This is a hands-on role within a small team where everyone wears multiple hats. The successful candidate will be professional, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with sensitive financial information. This position will report to the Controller and Accounting Manager and will interact with family office management, investment teams, external accountants, attorneys, and other advisors. The ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism is essential.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and maintain general ledger accounting records for multiple entities.
Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Handle bill payment and related cash management activities.
Record investment activity using information from underlying investments and investment reporting systems.
Assist with payroll processing for family-owned companies.
Prepare cash projections, budgets, and forecasts as needed.
Prepare accounting workpapers to support tax return preparation and compliance.
Assist with 1099 reporting and tax-related accounting activities.
Maintain accurate and organized files and supporting documentation.
Assist with process improvements and development of accounting procedures and internal controls.
Work closely with internal management and external service providers to resolve accounting and financial reporting matters.
Provide support to the broader family office team and assist with other projects as needed.
WHY CONSIDER THIS
OPPORTUNITYThis is a unique opportunity to join a highly successful private family office with a sophisticated investment portfolio and a close-knit team. The organization offers tremendous stability, excellent benefits, and an outstanding leadership team. The role provides broad exposure to accounting, investments, trusts, treasury, and tax while working closely with experienced finance professionals.If you meet the qualifications for this position and are interested in learning more, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.
Marquard@Roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never distribute your resume without your permission.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance