Staff Accountant

Kestra Financial; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, vision, dental

401(k) plans

Voluntary plans such as car insurance and legal services

Job summary

A wealth management firm in Tempe is seeking a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations. Responsibilities include processing cash deposits, preparing financial statements, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 2-4 years of experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and excellent Excel skills. This role provides a critical function in maintaining compliance and ensuring accurate financial data. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ general accounting work experience required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience in a high-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of cash receipts and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices as per contractual terms.
• Create and post journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Provide insights to financials to support planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Assist in annual financial audits and compile supporting documentation.
• Lead process enhancements and contribute to efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Ability to prioritize and manage work

Knowledge of general ledger accounting

Intermediate-level Excel knowledge

Prior experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related

Job description

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ABOUT US

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting‑edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.

Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting core accounting operations and contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly financial close process. Key responsibilities include daily processing of cash deposits, preparation of financial statements, completion of balance sheet account reconciliations, and participation in the analysis and reporting of financial results. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and ensuring the integrity of financial data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process cash receipts and reconcile bank activity: Ensure accurate and timely recording of cash receipts. Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Invoice generation and payment application: Prepare and issue customer invoices in accordance with contractual terms. Accurately apply payments to outstanding customer balances, ensuring proper account maintenance.
• Journal entry preparation and account reconciliations: Create and post journal entries in compliance with GAAP and internal controls. Reconcile various balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Financial review and variance analysis: Analyze the financials and explain variances. Provide insights to support financial planning and decision‑making.
• Cross‑departmental collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to resolve reconciling items and address accounting‑related issues. Foster effective communication to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Audit preparation and support: Assist in the coordination and execution of annual financial audits. Compile supporting documentation and respond to auditor inquiries to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Special projects and process improvements: Participate in or lead special projects, including process enhancements, system implementations, and ad‑hoc financial analysis. Contribute to initiatives that improve efficiency and accuracy across accounting functions.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication and writing skills to interact with varying levels of management, financial professionals, and professional staff.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to plan strategically and develop solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work processes/projects efficiently and effectively to meet set deadlines.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, practices, and principles.
• Intermediate‑level Excel knowledge, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Prior experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems is preferred; ability to quickly adapt to new financial software and tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other related work experience.
• Previous securities or related industry experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2‑4 years’ general accounting work experience required, with experience in a high‑paced environment.

INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in the current role unless approved by EVP.

BENEFITS

Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.

DISCLOSURE

By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:

• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

KESTRA VALUES

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: SERVE, MAKE IT HAPPEN, and ONE TEAM.