Accounting Associate

Amplify ETFs; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplify ETFs seeks a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our Finance & Accounting team. You will support accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and month-end close, ensuring accurate records and timely processing of transactions.

This role interacts with vendors, teammates, and investors, requiring strong communication and organization. We value accuracy, efficiency, and proactive problem solving as you help maintain controls and documentation across daily accounting activities

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a similar accounting operations role.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of outgoing payments including ACH, wire, and check payment processing.
• Preparation of vendor payments and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Process and record day-to-day accounting transactions within NetSuite.
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure expenses are coded to the correct entity, department, fund, and expense classification.
• Record customer payments and assist with accounts receivable activity.
• Investigate transaction discrepancies and resolve reconciling items cross-functionally.
• Maintain organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Coordinate investor communications and support the annual K-1 process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Amplify is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our Finance & Accounting team. This position will play an important role in performing accounts payable functions, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting activities of a growing investment management organization.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with detailed financial information, and able to manage recurring accounting responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy. This role will work closely with the broader Finance & Accounting team and will provide hands-on support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and the monthly close process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of outgoing payments including ACH, wire, and check payment processing
• Preparation of vendor payments and maintenance of supporting documentation
• Process and record day-to-day accounting transactions within NetSuite
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card, and as needed balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting documentation for review
• Process vendor invoices and ensure expenses are coded to the appropriate entity, department, fund, and expense classification
• Record customer payments and assist with accounts receivable activity
• Investigate transaction discrepancies and work cross functionally to resolve reconciling items
• Maintain organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate investor communications and support the annual K-1 process, including maintaining investor information, organizing documentation, and assisting with K-1 distribution and related inquiries.
• Develop a strong understanding of upstream transaction flows (AP, AR, and expense processes) to ensure proper tagging and alignment with reporting and consolidation requirements
• Help maintain strong documentation and internal controls around accounting processes
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support to the Finance & Accounting team as needed

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• 2 – 4+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a similar accounting operations role.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system
• Comfortable communicating with vendors, employees, investors, and other external parties to resolve inquiries and obtain required information.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations

Preferred

• Experience in asset management, financial services, or investment funds
• Familiarity with partnership accounting/concepts and tax requirements.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proactive, process-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment