Senior Associate, Accounting

Buttonwood Capital Management; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management company in Michigan is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounting to manage financial transactions and support asset management needs. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include daily financial entries, cash management, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise and excellent organizational skills, along with proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years administrative, accounting, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and other database reporting tools, along with Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Daily entry of financial transactions including accounts payable.
• Process outgoing payments and manage cash activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash management reports.
• Coordinate legal entity set up and personal asset management.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

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The Senior Associate, Accounting will be responsible for recording financial and investment related transactions, as well as assisting with the account and asset management needs of its Clients. This is a high-trust role responsible for managing day-to-day accounting and treasury functions, as well as administration of various assets of a sophisticated, multi-entity family office.

The Senior Associate, Accounting position is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt role. The primary work location for this position is on-site at Buttonwood’s offices in Ada, MI.

Buttonwood is seeking a forward-thinking, positive and collaborative individual who possesses strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, having excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate combines accounting and administrative expertise, bringing professionalism, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset to managing our Clients’ complex financial landscape.

RESPONSBILITIES

Accounting

• Daily entry of financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Process cash management activities, including wire transfers and daily cash monitoring
• Receives, verifies and reconciles expense reports
• Preparing weekly and monthly cash management reports
• Reconciliation of vendor accounts and statements
• Records, verifies documentation, and distributes petty cash
• Will have both an active and supervisory role in the following functions:
• Administration of accounting software, Bill.com, and Concur
• Administration of bank accounts
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal control processes

Assets

• Coordinate legal entity set up and maintenance, ensuring appropriate documentation and recordkeeping
• Coordinate processes for personal asset management, including:
• Maintaining accurate and meticulous records
• Ensuring up-to-date and appropriate insurance
• Assisting with asset sale/purchase transactions
• Identify and assist in process improvement and efficiency initiatives, including evaluating and maintaining up-to-date controls and procedures
• Lead and/or assist with additional projects, initiatives, and duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years administrative, accounting, or related experience
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and other database reporting tools, along with Excel proficiency
• Ability to sit, stand and complete work at a computer for prolonged periods of time

ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS

• Hands-on, highly collaborative, and comfortable in a dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated and solution orientated
• Maintains a positive attitude and pro-active, solution-oriented approach
• Superior judgment and comfort level working with confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information, as well as an uncompromised commitment to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance