Senior Accounting Associate - Boston, United States - MaestroFS

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Job Description

Company Overview-Maestro Financial Solutions has rebranded as Trove. Check out for more information.

Trove is an administrative financial services company that understands the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals, families and/or their organizations. Trove delivers an array of bespoke, day-to-day, financial solutions to the families and engagements it serves. We have 5 office locations; Boston, MA, New York City, NY, Bryn Mawr, PA, Salt Lake City, UT, & Stamford, CT. Through continued growth we have become the leading independent multi-family office in North America At Trove we are dedicated to building centers of excellence with a trusted, innovative, and expert team to support our families and engagements. We look for talented people who are motivated, curious, collaborative, and have a passion for delivering the highest quality services with a culture of teamwork. Interested? Read more about the day-to-day responsibilities of our Senior Accounting Associate below

Job Description

Trove is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join our Family Office in Boston, MA. This individual will be a key team member and an integral part of the Relationship Team who are responsible for the day-to-day accounting and operations for multiple families and / or engagements. The Senior Accounting Associate, in addition to mentoring junior team members, will take full ownership of the bill pay & receivables cycle, and be an expert in the families' accounting and financial reporting. This person will mentor and work closely reviewing work performed by the Accounting Associates on the team. The Senior Accounting Associate will be the main point of contact with the family and advisors. They will understand the importance of responding in a timely manner to internal and external requests, demonstrating competency, judgement and trustworthiness. If you take ownership in your work, have the ability to mentor rising team members, proactively seek solutions and build a professional network to contribute to the engagement process, then apply today for our Senior Accounting Associate opening

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ownership of bill pay process, including, but not limited to vendor management, verification, and final review of bill pay prepared by the Accounting Associate, as well as identifying problems and providing resolutions in addition to delivering family reports
• Establish and draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Engagement, ensure adherence to the SOP by the team and recommend improvements as needed
• Accounts receivable, loan and other cash inflows: identify and resolve problems and prepare receivable reports
• Treasury management: review all account activity including but not limited to banking, credit cards, custody / brokerage accounts, alternative payment methods, retirement accounts
• Review funding requests and cash balances
• Identify and resolve any problems and foresee any funding issues
• Review all reconciliations prepared by Accounting Associate and prepare cash flow reports
• Asset tracking: review of real property, collectibles, other asset accounts and classifications
• Prepare reconciliations of all accounts as needed and make recommendations for improving the processes including cost basis adjustments as needed
• Investment & partnership accounting: prepare investment and performance reports, understand and prepare partnership allocations and accounting
• Reporting & analytical review: generate and customize reporting with proficient use of software, as well as understand engagement estate, trust and tax report complexities to provide proper reporting per engagement SOP
• Tax: ownership of supporting schedules & checklist, planning for tax deadlines and managing payment process
• Identify and communicate tax issues and developments, including proper funding requirements
• Work with advisors on estate projects and tasks
• Identify any key life events which trigger insurance coverage adjustments and occasionally assist with concierge special projects
• Manage payroll accounting and assist with new employee actions within the payroll systems
• Attend conferences & networking events with management. Develop relationships with advisors and colleagues to build network

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree area
• Preferred CPA and or CFP or other industry related certifications
• 4-6 years of accounting or related experience, including client service-oriented experience
• Expert in general ledger software, bill pay software, Microsoft Office, and CRM software
• Proficient in specialization subject matter: Advanced Complex Reporting, Trust & Estate, Tax, Investment, Payroll, etc.

Skills & Experiences for Success

• Exceptional organizational, communication, writing and listening skills
• Willingness to train and support team members and promote the importance of firm culture
• Open communication style with colleagues, engaged families and professional advisors on complex matters
• Take a primary role in engagement project management
• Participate in networking events with Maestro Management
• Understand alternative investments, diversification, and performance reporting
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of investment statements and how to identify, account for and reconcile different asset classes and various complex transactions
• Understanding of book to tax differences related to investments
• Solid understanding of how various trusts are used, as well as the ability to read and abstract trust information pertinent to legacy planning
• Ability to understand multi-family services and the complexity of high-net-worth individuals, their needs and concerns
• Experience working in and/or knowledge of family offices and high net worth Individuals a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Trove offers an outstanding compensation package where you will be rewarded for your experience and recognized for the value you bring to our team of professionals. Our packages also include discretionary bonus targets, generous retirement plan company matching, medical and dental benefit options and more We offer specialized educational courses and seminars, company events, and community service events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trove is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disabilities (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act), sexual orientation, or gender identity.