Senior Accountant - High Net Worth​/Family Office

Senior Accountant - High Net Worth/Family Office

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Reporting To: Kathryn Edgecombe

Compensation: $76,000 - $116,000 / year

Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the full spectrum of outsourced accounting services to our clients, delivering high quality accounting, reporting, and advisory support for high net worth families, private real estate entities, investment entities, and related complex ownership structures. This role is ideal for a detail oriented, client focused professional with strong technical accounting skills and deep familiarity with real estate operations, family office structures, and multi entity environments.

You will oversee day to day accounting, support financial reporting cycles, coordinate with internal and external advisors, and contribute to a best in class client experience.

Our Senior Accountant communicates directly with clients and provides transactional, close and reporting services as required by each engagement. This position is also responsible for guiding clients through the implementation of Sage Intacct, Quick Books Online, BILL and other cloud platforms as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including individuals, trusts, family partnerships, LLCs, and real estate entities (operating, development, investment).
• Record financial transactions accurately and timely for multiple clients.
• Process vendor bills and invoices and execute payments using appropriate payment platforms.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between bank records and company accounts; reconcile payroll transactions and other balance sheet accounts.
• Develop and execute an agreed upon close schedule for each assigned client.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and prepaid adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP reporting standards.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing and payment tracking.
• Maintain clear, organized documentation of accounting procedures and work performed.
• Prepare initial draft monthly management reporting packages for client manager review.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for individuals, entities, and consolidated structures.
• Maintain accurate books and records, including cost basis for properties, capital accounts, and inter-company transactions.
• Monitor property-level accounting activities such as rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, loan schedules, project draws, and property-specific accruals.
• Track budgets, cash flow, liquidity needs, and financial performance for family office clients.
• Implement, optimise and support Sage Intacct, Quick Books Online, BILL, and related cloud platforms; assist with on-boarding new clients.
• Escalate issues to consulting management in a timely and complete manner.
• Collaborate closely with internal team members and external advisors to deliver client solutions.
• Provide assistance to team members as needed to contribute to a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree required, in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting-related roles, preferably within an outsourced accounting environment.
• Industry experience aligned with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, real estate, or investment entities is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting for complex, multi-entity structures.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct, Quick Books Online, BILL, expense management software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Applicable industry experience to the client base being supported is preferred.
• Experience with federal, state, and local state compliance is preferred.
• Experience with implementing and on-boarding new clients.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
• Ability to prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close packages.
• Demonstrated experience reconciling bank, credit card, and investment accounts across multiple entities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong client service mindset.
• Ability to…