Family Office Accountant

Part-time

Description

A leading, privately held real estate development, investment and management company that has acquired or developed more than 15 million square feet of commercial, residential, retail, and industrial projects is currently seeking a Family Office Accountant to maintain the books and records for the Owners’ personal and closely held business entities, trusts and foundations.

A successful candidate for this position will be a self-starter, attentive to detail and passionate about their work.

Responsibilities

• Completes basic level accounting transactions in preparation of owner financial statements


• Creates and posts journal entries in QuickBooks (or other accounting software, if needed)


• Processes monthly invoices and payments


• Processes year end 1099s to vendors


• Ensures that all expenses, cash receipts, owner distributions, payroll funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been administered and accurately posted.


• Generates and reviews monthly trial balances for accuracy.


• Reconciles bank accounts


• Responds to and resolves requests from owners regarding various accounting issues and reports including Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations.


• Liaison with tax preparers for family office tax returns


• Ad hoc reporting as required

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting in a family office or small business environment


• QuickBooks experience required


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience dealing with Executive level management


• Experience with accounting for Trusts and Foundations


• Discretion required due to confidentiality of information being processed