Payroll Senior Accountant

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of “well-th. rebalanced.” Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance and Real Estate team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of preliminary and final payroll reports, managing various accounting functions, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective financial controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and team leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations, primarily dealing with payroll related activities, with superior attention to detail and critical evaluation of outcomes.
• Proactively review payroll and general ledger transaction details throughout the month to streamline month-end close timelines, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of information recorded
• Independently resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Assess variable compensation and implement a systematic approach to the calculation of the related expenses
• Assist with the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory filings
• Support annual financial audits, ensuring all audit requirements and inquiries are met in a timely and accurate manner
• Streamline financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy, implementing best practices to optimize financial operations
• Propose improvements to internal controls to mitigate risks and maintain compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and information flow across the organization
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA Certification Preferred
• 2 years of payroll related experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, required
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Proficient in accounting software (ERP systems)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Flexible PTO plan
• Hybrid model work schedule (minimum 50% in office)
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance
• Base salary of $85,000-$95,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)
  
  
  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.