Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Update accounting systems and databases, including daily transactions, schedules, general ledger entries, and related records
• Process scheduled compensation, including management fee and service fee calculations, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Own assigned queue work and routine team tasks while meeting service expectations and maintaining accountability
• Supply information and responsive service to management, associates, and financial professionals as needed
• Protect confidential information, data, and files through appropriate planning, accuracy, and security awareness
• Use department systems, spreadsheets, approved technology tools, and approved Agentic AI capabilities to support accurate processing, research, efficiency, and process improvement
• Apply analytical thinking, curiosity, and sound judgment to research issues, identify patterns, make good‑quality decisions, and understand the reasoning behind those decisions
• Demonstrate an improvement and change champion mindset by adapting quickly, supporting process transitions, and identifying opportunities to streamline work
• Develop subject matter expertise and pursue continued growth within accounting and Cambridge Investment Research

• Ability to read and interpret rules, instructions, manuals, and department procedures
• Foundational math knowledge with the ability to use Excel and other tools to support accurate calculations, data review, and reporting
• Ability to apply common sense, analytical thinking, and sound judgment to make quality decisions and recognize when research or escalation is needed
• Technology‑savvy mindset with the ability to use database software, email, spreadsheets, word processing, company proprietary systems, and approved Agentic AI capabilities
• Ability to self‑motivate, work independently, organize priorities, manage queue work, and perform well under pressure
• Ability to think beyond basic data entry by asking thoughtful questions, identifying patterns, researching issues, and recommending practical solutions
• Ability to welcome change, adapt quickly, support process transitions, and demonstrate curiosity, outside‑the‑box thinking, and an improvement mindset