FinanceAccounting Associate

Morristown, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company: Simon Quick Advisors
Position: Finance/Accounting Associate (Hybrid)
Location: Morristown NJ
Compensation: Starting at $85000

Company Description
Simon Quick Advisors is an independent employee-owned RIA that offers holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families business owners and executives. We offer sophisticated strategies built around individual needs preferences risk tolerances objectives and tax considerations.

Our purpose is to give our clients and our team the freedom to pursue what matters. We give our clients the peace of mind in knowing that they have a trusted partner in Simon Quick. This allows them to focus more of their attention on their careers relationships and hobbies. Similarly we exist to serve our employees. We seek to provide our team with fulfilling careers significant growth opportunities and a best-in-class employee experience ultimately giving them the same sense of freedom.

Mission of the Position
The Finance Associate supports the Finance/Accounting team by managing day-to-day accounting functions ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of financial data across all company entities.

Top Accountabilities
Accountability 1: Support monthly financial close process

Deliverable: Accurate preparation of journal entries reconciliations and financial statements

Accountability 2: Maintain investment and bank account reconciliations

Deliverable: Daily and monthly reconciliations completed accurately and on time

Accountability 3: Assist with accounts payable and receivable

Deliverable: Timely processing of invoices payments and receivables through and QuickBooks

Accountability 4: Support client billing operations

Deliverable: Accurate generation delivery and entry of client invoices each billing cycle

Accountability 5: Coordinate with third-party providers and external accounting firms

Deliverable: Compliance with tax filings reporting requirements and investment summaries

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with monthly financial statement preparation (Balance Sheet and P&L)
Verify daily cash activities and prepare wire and ACH transfers
Manage Expensify submissions and approvals
Support quarterly investment valuations and summaries
Assist with quarterly billing setup forecasting and coordination with client teams
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Key Criteria/Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
2 years of experience in the financial services industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
Proven organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear and professional communication skills

Key Competencies

Detail Orientation: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all financial and operational tasks.
Accountability: Takes ownership for deadlines and deliverables.
Analytical Thinking: Interprets data and identifies trends to support decision-making.
Process Management: Creates and follows efficient workflows for recurring financial processes.
Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and external service providers.
Integrity: Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Adaptability: Responds well to changing priorities and deadlines.
Time Management: Manages multiple projects and meets critical deadlines.
Technical Proficiency: Leverages systems and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Client Focus: Understands how financial accuracy supports client relationships and firm success.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Disclaimer
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Simon Quick Advisors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

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Company: Simon Quick AdvisorsPosition: Finance/Accounting Associate (Hybrid)Location: Morristown NJCompensation: Starting at $85000Company DescriptionSimon Quick Advisors is an independent employee-owned RIA that offers holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families business owners and ...

Deliverable: Accurate preparation of journal entries reconciliations and financial statements