What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Grand Wealth Management?
Who We Are: Grand Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm offering integrated investment management and financial planning services to a select group of personal and institutional clients. We base our advice on a thorough understanding of our clients and their unique needs, concerns, hopes and opportunities. Our education and experience, as well as our association with other best-in-class financial professionals, enable us to match the right advice to our clients' goals. We use an academic approach to investment management founded on asset allocation, broad diversification, discipline and structure.
About the role: The Accounting Associate is responsible for financial accounting, payroll administration, portfolio accounting, fee processing and may also assist with special projects as needed. This position works under general supervision and exercises initiative and independent judgment in the performance of their tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
· Handle financial accounting/bookkeeping tasks, including bank deposits, invoice processing, bill payment, QuickBooks data entry
· Reconcile bank, brokerage and credit accounts
· Prepare financial reports for internal planning, insurance applications, compliance filings, and benchmarking surveys, as requested
· Manage firm cash accounts with custodians and bank
· Assist with quarterly and annual budget/income statements
· Coordinate tax reporting with outside CPA firm
· Complete quarterly and annual reporting as directed by CFO
· Firm valuation support
Payroll and Benefits
· Generate and submit expense reports
· Process payroll and retirement plan contributions, along with incentive comp calculations
· Manage employee and firm reporting data within payroll and retirement plan software
· Complete Census Bureau reporting
· Ensure ERISA compliance
Fee Processing
· Run quarterly fee analysis out of portfolio reporting software
· Calculate and process prorated fees
· Calculate and process fees for current quarter
· Generate and deliver fee statements, as needed
Portfolio and Data Management
· Track and document portfolio asset flows
· Complete AUM tracking updates for new and existing clients
· Ensure integration of data across various technology applications
· Provide input on workflow development and maintenance
· Update firm scorecard measurables
· Update asset tracking and depreciation schedules
Skills & Attributes:
· Ability to work on multiple complex projects and adapt to changing priorities
· Self-starter who can independently plan and organize one’s own activities
· Ability to work well with all levels of internal leadership and staff
· Highly detail-oriented, able to multitask and results-oriented
· Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
· Tech-savvy; proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications, including Word and Excel
Experience & Education:
· BA/BS degree required, with course work demonstrating analytical ability; economics, accounting, or finance preferred
· Knowledge of basic accounting; CPA® credential a bonus
· Minimum 2 years of financial experience in a professional setting
· Experience with CRM, accounting software
· Values continued education and technical expertise
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000