Family Office Accountant

Family Office Exchange, Inc.; Chicago, San Francisco (IL, CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Family Office Exchange, Inc. seeks an experienced accountant to manage core accounting duties for a diversified portfolio. You will handle vendor payments, payroll, reconciliations, capital calls and tax information gathering, while supporting monthly and annual financial reporting.

The role reports to the Controller and offers opportunities for advancement within a small, professional team. Remote position with preference for Chicagoland or SF for occasional in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or five years of progressive accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience in family office or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments using BILL.
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll through Paychex.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process and track capital calls for investments.
• Prepare and file annual 1099s.
• Compile tax information for outsourced tax team.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting including consolidated statements.
• Support audits and variance analyses.
• Assist with budget preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker with team

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Five years accounting experience

Tools

Outlook

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Office

Paychex

BILL software

Job description

A prestigious single-family office which oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses is seeking an accountant to join our team. Business activities include restaurants, theater and film production, real estate ownership and management, and a professional firm dedicated to clean water.

This role reports directly to the Controller. This role has opportunities for increased responsibility within the accounting department.

Core Accounting Functions

• Process vendor payments using BILL
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll through Paychex
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• Process and track capital calls for various investments
• Prepare and file annual 1099s
• Compile quarterly and annual tax information for the outsourced tax team
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting including the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Perform account analysis and identify variances
• Assist with budget preparation
• Supporting internal and external audit processes

Special Projects

• Participate in ad hoc accounting and financial projects
• Support process improvement initiatives within the accounting department including assisting as needed with the implementation of new accounting software and procedures

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, OR
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience in lieu of a degree
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Family office or multi-entity experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as a small team
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Strong time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Suite, Paychex and BILL software preferred
• Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: From $70,000 per year based on experience.
• Employer paid Medical Insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities available

Location

• Although this position is fully remote, preference may be given to candidates located in the Chicagoland or San Francisco Bay Area to help facilitate occasional in-person meetings with the Controller.