Accounting & Operations Analyst

Disciplined Growth Investors; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Disciplined Growth Investors is seeking an Accounting & Operations Analyst to support accounts receivable/payable, client billing, general ledger entries, and financial reporting. The role collaborates with the Controller and reports to the Chief Operating Officer in Minneapolis, MN.

You will manage end-to-end client billing in Ridgeline, post payments to Ridgeline and QuickBooks, and produce receivables reporting to keep collections on track. Strong Excel/BI and GAAP knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of general accounting experience including GL, AP/AR, billing, and financial reporting.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel and business intelligence skills.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience; investment fund accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and related books-and-records.
• Solid month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement prep.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client billing in Ridgeline and deliver bills to clients.
• Post client payments to Ridgeline and QuickBooks; maintain ledgers.
• Produce receivables reports to monitor collections.
• Own general ledger accounting, monthly reconciliations and balance sheet prep.
• Reconcile bank statements and track prepaid accounts; prepare monthly statements.
• Manage AP inbox, enter expenses, reimbursements, and tax reporting.
• Handle state income tax filings and documentation; support audits.
• Support limited partnerships accounting and annual audits.
• Set up new accounts and billing configurations in the system; close accounts as needed.
• Track soft dollar commissions and perform monthly reconciliations; assist custodial reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Business intelligence

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Investment fund accounting

Tools

Ridgeline

QuickBooks

Excel

BI tools

Job description

The Accounting & Operations Analyst has primary responsibility for accounts receivable / accounts payable processing, client billing, general ledger entries and reconciliation, and financial and tax reporting. This position also supports the Operations team by opening and closing accounts in the portfolio accounting system, performing soft dollar reconciliations, and serving as a backup for daily custodial reconciliation.

The Accounting & Operations Analyst works in collaboration with the Controller, maintaining appropriate separation of accounting duties, and assists with quarterly and annual limited partnership accounting, reporting, and audit support. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end client billing process in our portfolio accounting system (Ridgeline), generating monthly and quarterly bills and coordinating delivery to clients
• Post client payments to both the portfolio accounting system and the general ledger (QuickBooks)
• Produce receivables reporting as needed to keep collections on track

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Own general ledger accounting, including monthly reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliation
• Track income and expense codes to ensure accuracy across the books
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain prepaid account tracking
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting materials for the annual financial statement audit

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Manage the AP inbox and enter general operating expenses
• Process employee expense reimbursements, applying correct coding and documentation standards
• Calculate sales and use tax on applicable expenses and produce reporting as required

Tax & Compliance

• Manage state income tax payments, documentation, and reporting

Limited Partnership Support

• Provide accounting support and analysis for limited partnerships
• Support the annual audit process for limited partnership entities

Operations Support

• Set up new accounts in the portfolio accounting system, including fee schedules and billing configurations
• Process account closures in the portfolio accounting system
• Track soft dollar commissions and payments, and complete the monthly soft dollar reconciliation
• Support the operations team on daily custodial reconciliation and market data management as needed

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of general accounting experience (GL, AP/AR, billing, financial reporting) required. Ideally within financial services, investment management, or a related industry
• Strong and demonstrable mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
• Advanced Excel and business intelligence skills required
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks preferred
• Experience with investment fund accounting preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with Investment Advisers Act books-and-records requirements preferred
• Solid understanding of month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines