Accounting Associate

Vest; United States; Remoto; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Remote-first company

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Quarterly performance bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Vest Financial is seeking an Accounting Associate to support daily financial operations within a fast-growing firm. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will handle GL reconciliation, AP/AR, and assist with monthly close while reinforcing internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years corporate accounting, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, NetSuite experience, and advanced Excel skills. This remote-first environment offers flexible PTO and quarterly bonuses.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of corporate accounting experience.
• Hands-on with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Mansioni

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and daily bank activity.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Prepare workpapers for audits, tax filings, and regulatory reviews.
• Process vendor invoices and manage approvals and 1099 filings.
• Generate customer invoices and track outstanding balances.
• Collaborate to optimize financial systems and internal controls.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as requested.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Proactive communicator

Continuous improvement mindset

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Strumenti

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

About Vest

Vest Financial™ is a rapidly growing investment management firm specializing in Target Outcome Strategies®, including Target Buffer®, Target Income, Target Growth, and Target Financing™. Vest has grown from under $500 million in 2019 to over $70 billion today, in partnership with leading asset managers.

The Opportunity

The Accounting Associate will play a key role in supporting the firm’s financial operations. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, this role handles daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, and assists with monthly close procedures and financial reporting. The role will support the continued growth of the finance function through the completion of timely and accurate work with a focus on supporting control enhancements and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You’ll Do

You will be an integral part of our growing Finance team, helping scale our processes for a fast-moving, fast-growing firm.

Specifically, you will:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, record and reconcile daily bank activity, and prepare journal entries for firm activities.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including reporting and analysis.
• Assist in preparing workpapers and gathering supporting documentation for annual financial statement audits/reviews, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Process vendor invoices, monitor approval workflows, propose and generate payment runs, and maintain vendor records and 1099 filings.
• Generate customer invoices, track outstanding balances, process incoming receipts, and support collection efforts.
• Collaborate to optimize financial systems, internal controls, and operational workflows.
• Research and prepare ad hoc financial analyses as requested.

What You Bring

• You’ve got 3+ years of corporate accounting experience, preferably with general ledger management and public accounting experience.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• You’re hands-on with ERP systems—preferably NetSuite—with experience supporting system process improvements.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• You’re proactive and communicative with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Remote-first company
• Flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Quarterly performance bonuses

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.