Investment Operations Finance & Accounting Associate

LHH; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is supporting an established investment management firm seeking a Finance & Accounting Associate to join its growing finance team in Washington. The role offers broad exposure to corporate accounting, fund operations, financial reporting, payroll administration, and cash management across a complex business environment.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline preferred.
• 0–2+ years of accounting experience; exposure to financial services, investment management, or public accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with accounting software platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teams.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of monthly financial results.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other internal reporting deliverables.
• Partner with finance leadership to execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Record accounting transactions, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with general ledger maintenance.
• Monitor cash activity across multiple entities and support treasury-related processes, including tracking receipts and disbursements.
• Administer the employee payroll process, ensuring accurate compensation, tax withholding, and benefit deductions.
• Support various human resources administration functions, including employee record maintenance, payroll setup, and leave tracking.
• Manage vendor payment workflows, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Maintain vendor and supplier information while serving as a liaison regarding payment inquiries and account matters.
• Support client billing activities, fee calculations, and collection processes across multiple investment vehicles and business lines.
• Analyze operating expenses and financial activity to identify abnormalities, trends, and budget variances.
• Assist in the administration of private investment entities, including investor contributions, capital movements, fee allocations, and distributions.
• Collaborate with investment, operations, and client service teams to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate requests from auditors, tax advisors, and external service providers during annual reporting and compliance engagements.
• Contribute to special projects focused on process improvement, reporting enhancements, and operational scalability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

LHH is supporting an established investment management firm seeking a Finance & Accounting Associate to join its growing finance team in Washington. The role offers broad exposure to corporate accounting, fund operations, financial reporting, payroll administration, and cash management across a complex business environment.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach