What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at HOLT Group?
Job Summary: This position is responsible for mid-level accounting processes, reporting, and accurate record keeping in assigned areas for a Family Office. The Family Office currently houses 26 financial entities, including limited partnerships, foundations, & trusts.
This is a mid-level position and generally has more than three years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. Has moderate knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is indirectly supervised and self-starting.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
What can HOLT Group offer you?
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
This is a mid-level position and generally has more than three years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. Has moderate knowledge of the field’s standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is indirectly supervised and self-starting.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
What can HOLT Group offer you?
- A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies.
- A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program.
- A Tuition Reimbursement program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses.
- An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT.
- Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
- Maintains accounting ledgers; preparing cash transaction entries for deposits and accounts payable for monthly bank reconciliations.
- Manages wire/ACH transfers and online banking for bill payment according to operating entity and/or family member needs.
- Prepares monthly financial statements, internal financial reports, and complete special projects as assigned by Finance Managers and Leadership.
- Adheres to all Company deadlines and reporting requirements as set by leadership.
- Investigates and resolves balance sheet reconciling items on a timely basis.
- Works with operating company/third party accounting teams.
- Provides accounting assistance responding to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
- Assists with identifying risk by evaluating compliance and makes appropriate recommendations where necessary.
- Works safely at all times, and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Performs clerical tasks as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Comprehensive knowledge of business accounting principles, budget preparation, and strong business acumen.
- Preferred exposure to real estate or lease accounting.
- Preferred exposure to family offices.
- Proficient in the use of computer programs and systems utilized by the company (Allvue, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, etc.).
- Strong research, problem solving and investigation skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills including both written and oral.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with corporate family office staff.
- Excellent organizational, planning, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline oriented.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
- Three years of related work experience required; six years preferred.
- CPA license – preferred but not required, must be working toward or willing to obtain CPA license.
- None.
- Up to 5%.
- This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
- This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 15lbs.
- This job is generally performed in a professional office environment.
- Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
