Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Location: New York

Job Detail Experience Level Sr Level Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employment Full Time Working Type Hybrid Job Reference Salary Type Annually Industry Family Office Selling Points Support a prestigious family office managing diverse investments in private equity. Collaborate within a fast-paced, high-volume environment requiring precision and discretion. Develop expertise in advanced accounting systems.

Job Description Accountant Overview The Accountant will support daily accounting operations for a large, multi-generational family office with diversified investments in private equity and real estate.

Work within a fast-paced, high-volume environment requiring accuracy, discretion, and strong internal controls.

Engage with complex structures involving 300+ entities, ensuring precise bookkeeping and reporting.

Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.

Contribute to maintaining organized accounting files and supporting tax preparation processes.

Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with exposure to private equity and real estate operations.

Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Enhance your skills by utilizing advanced accounting systems and tools.

Accountant

Key Responsibilities & Duties Perform daily bookkeeping activities for individuals, trusts, and legal entities, ensuring accurate transaction entries and reconciliations.

Initiate and process domestic and international wire transfers with precision and compliance.

Track real estate expenditures and capital improvements, maintaining detailed records.

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment activities across multiple entities.

Generate detailed reports for tax preparation and support payroll processing as needed.

Manage payments related to real estate operations, private investments, and household expenses.

Maintain organized accounting files in compliance with internal policies and standards.

Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and contribute to team efficiency and accuracy.

Accountant

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience with strong general ledger fundamentals.

Proficiency in processing wires and payments, including verifying wire instructions.

Experience with household payroll processes and exposure to private equity or real estate environments preferred.

Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems like Archway, Quick Books, or Quicken.

Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven hybrid environment.

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.