Family Office Bookkeeper (BK-N-NCCT-03)

Position:Family Office Bookkeeper

Schedule:12-15 hours per week with flexibility

Location:Work is primarily remote with regular meetings in New Canaan, CT

Salary:$40-50/hour based on experience

Reports to:Director of Finance & Administration

Position Description:

The Family Office Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing and maintaining the financial records for a varied portfolio of entities, including handling day-to-day accounting functions, bill payment, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll, and coordinating with external service providers. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, experience in bookkeeping for high-net-worth individuals or family offices, and a meticulous eye for detail.

This role is primarily remote, with regular meetings in New Canaan, CT.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, bill payments, and deposits in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring proper documentation, categorization and approvals.

Investments:Record monthly investment activity into accounting software, ensuring that all transactions are properly captured

Cash Management:Monitor cash balances and prepare transfer requests

Reconciliations: Perform regular monthly reconciliations of all bank and investment accounts, credit cards, and other financial statements.

Payroll Support: Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll, record payroll transactions in accounting software and manage related tax filings and compliance.

Reporting:Preparation of periodic financial reports for tax and management purposes, including 1099 annual tax filings

Special Projects: Assist with ad hoc financial projects, as requested

Requirements:

Experience: 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a family office, business management or CPA firm.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint

Family Office:Understanding of different entity structures to which bookkeeping services are to be provided

Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with accuracy.

Timeliness:Meets deadlines and takes responsibility for quality work with strong commitment to excellent client service

Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity and maintain strict confidentiality concerning family and financial information.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with family members, staff, and external advisors.

Self-Directed: Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team, demonstrating resourcefulness

Flexibility:Proactive and flexible approach to workflows that may fluctuate, ensuring timely delivery of services