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Senior Client Accounting AssociatePosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Client Accounting Associate to support the accounting and financial management needs of high-net-worth individuals and related entities, including trusts, partnerships, foundations, and limited liability companies. This role works closely with financial advisors, portfolio managers, client service professionals, external accountants, and clients to ensure accurate financial reporting, cash management, tax preparation support, and day-to-day accounting operations.The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and client service.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Accounting &amp; Financial Management<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain complete financial records for individuals, trusts, partnerships, foundations, and LLCs.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Reconcile bank, investment, and other financial accounts on a monthly basis.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prepare monthly financial statements and customized reports based on client needs.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Record accounts receivable transactions and deposits across various accounts.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Monitor account balances and assist with cash management activities.</li>
</ul>Accounts Payable &amp; Cash Management<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Process invoices, bill payments, charitable contributions, payroll-related expenses, investment transactions, and other client disbursements.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Coordinate client approvals for invoice processing and cash movement activities.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors when necessary.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with maintaining sufficient account balances to support financial obligations.</li>
</ul>Tax &amp; Compliance Support<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Organize and prepare year-end tax information for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and foundations.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Coordinate with external CPAs and tax professionals to support tax return preparation.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with tax payment processing and filing requirements.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Research and document taxable events and provide supporting information as needed.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Serve as a liaison between clients and tax advisors to address questions and information requests.</li>
</ul>Payroll Administration<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Process payroll for household or client-employed staff.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Calculate payroll tax deposits and prepare payroll tax filings.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prepare quarterly payroll reports and annual tax forms, including W-2s and related filings.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain payroll records and respond to employment verification and payroll-related inquiries.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with benefits-related research and administrative support as needed.</li>
</ul>Client Service &amp; Project Support<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting matters, approvals, and financial activities.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Participate in client meetings as requested.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Research and complete special projects, providing creative and strategic solutions to complex issues.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Collaborate with team members and provide backup support when needed.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Develop and implement solutions to address client accounting challenges and evolving needs.</li>
</ul>Confidentiality &amp; Compliance<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client financial and personal information.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.</li>
</ul>QualificationsRequired<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including partnership accounting.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger management.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, partnerships, foundations, or similar entities.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and Microsoft Excel.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience with account reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial statement preparation.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Knowledge of individual income tax concepts and tax reporting support.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
</ul>

Senior Client Accounting Associate

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior
Client Accounting Associate to support the accounting and
financial management needs of high-net-worth individuals and
related entities, including trusts, partnerships, foundations,
and limited liability companies. This role works closely with
financial advisors, portfolio managers, client service
professionals, external accountants, and clients to ensure
accurate financial reporting, cash management, tax preparation
support, and day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting expertise,
exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage
multiple priorities while maintaining the highest level of
confidentiality and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Financial Management

* Maintain complete financial records for individuals, trusts,
partnerships, foundations, and LLCs.
* Reconcile bank, investment, and other financial accounts on a
monthly basis.
* Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial
reporting.
* Prepare monthly financial statements and customized reports
based on client needs.
* Record accounts receivable transactions and deposits across
various accounts.
* Monitor account balances and assist with cash management
activities.
Accounts Payable & Cash Management

* Process invoices, bill payments, charitable contributions,
payroll-related expenses, investment transactions, and other
client disbursements.
* Coordinate client approvals for invoice processing and cash
movement activities.
* Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with
vendors when necessary.
* Assist with maintaining sufficient account balances to support
financial obligations.
Tax & Compliance Support

* Organize and prepare year-end tax information for individuals,
trusts, partnerships, and foundations.
* Coordinate with external CPAs and tax professionals to support
tax return preparation.
* Assist with tax payment processing and filing requirements.
* Research and document taxable events and provide supporting
information as needed.
* Serve as a liaison between clients and tax advisors to address
questions and information requests.
Payroll Administration

* Process payroll for household or client-employed staff.
* Calculate payroll tax deposits and prepare payroll tax filings.
* Prepare quarterly payroll reports and annual tax forms,
including W-2s and related filings.
* Maintain payroll records and respond to employment verification
and payroll-related inquiries.
* Assist with benefits-related research and administrative
support as needed.
Client Service & Project Support

* Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting matters,
approvals, and financial activities.
* Participate in client meetings as requested.
* Research and complete special projects, providing creative and
strategic solutions to complex issues.
* Collaborate with team members and provide backup support when
needed.
* Develop and implement solutions to address client accounting
challenges and evolving needs.
Confidentiality & Compliance

* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client financial
and personal information.
* Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, regulatory
requirements, and internal policies.
Qualifications

Required

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a
related field preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including
partnership accounting.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial
reporting, and general ledger management.
* Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, family
offices, trusts, partnerships, foundations, or similar entities.
* Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with account reconciliations, accounts payable, and
financial statement preparation.
* Knowledge of individual income tax concepts and tax reporting
support.
* Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving
skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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