Bookkeeper - Family Office | Family Office
The Tone:
This is a bookkeeping position at a Family Office. A family office supports the financial operations and asset management for a private family. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting timely financial reporting across various entities for the family office.
The TL;DR
- Role: Early Career
- Mission: This person processes transactions, maintains accurate financial records, and coordinates payments and collections across multiple entities.
- Tech Stack: QuickBooks (or similar), Excel
What You'll Actually Do
- Manage Payables: Process vendor invoices, verify approvals, code expenses, and ensure timely, accurate payments.
- Handle Receivables: Prepare invoices, track incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue receivables.
- Record Transactions: Accurately record daily financial transactions, maintain general ledger, and reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
- Track Multi-Entities: Maintain financial records and track transactions across multiple entities, accounts, and properties.
- Support Reporting: Assist with monthly financial statements, cash flow tracking, account reconciliations, and management reports.
The Must-Haves
- Background: Early career professional with a foundation in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or accounting support.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience with QuickBooks (or similar), bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and transaction coding. Experience working in a family office, private office, or high-net-worth environment is a standout preferred qualification.
- Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Demonstrated integrity and discretion when handling confidential information. Proficiency in Excel and general computer skills.
- Bonus: Experience managing bookkeeping across multiple legal entities or investment/property accounts, familiarity with personal and business expense tracking and cash management, and experience coordinating with CPAs and outside financial advisors.