Staff Accountant - Family Office

Blue Trust, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Trust, Inc. is looking for an accounting professional in Alpharetta, Georgia, to assist with financial reporting and maintain high compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with at least two years of experience in accounting.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial reports, managing bank reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process. Strong proficiency in AgilLink and Microsoft Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Desire to serve clients and co-workers with excellence.
• High level of proficiency in AgilLink (General Ledger) or other similar software.
• Strong business mathematical skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly client financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the monthly close process by completing assigned tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in AgilLink or similar software

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills

Proactive planning and responsiveness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assist with the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly client financial reporting, including statements of financial position, income and expense reporting, cash flow reporting, and supporting schedules.
2. Prepare and maintain monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations; research and resolve outstanding items in coordination with the Client Accounting Coordinator, Manager of Accounting and Reporting, Senior Service Advisor, and other members of the cash flow management team.
3. Prepare and post required adjusting journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, intercompany activity, investment-related activity, and other recurring or non-recurring entries as needed.
4. Assist with the maintenance of general ledger data, chart of account mapping, entity structures, report groupings, and other reporting inputs needed to produce consistent and accurate client reporting.
5. Apply appropriate accounting treatment to activity across various legal entity types, including individuals, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and other investment or operating entities.
6. Support the monthly close process by completing assigned tasks, identifying unusual activity, and escalating questions or discrepancies in a timely manner.
7. Assist with financial statement distribution and related administrative reporting workflows, including preparation, organization, review support, and documentation of reporting deliverables.
8. Maintains the highest Compliance standards by adhering to the Company’s Human Resources guidelines, Compliance policies and procedures, professional designation standards, and industry's regulatory standards to mitigate risk to the Company.
9. Approaches work, interactions and relationships in a manner consistent with the Company’s Core Values.

Qualifications

• Desire to serve clients and co-workers with excellence
• Interest and desire to integrate AI and other technology into daily workflows.
• High level of proficiency in AgilLink (General Ledger) or other similar software.
• Aptitude and passion for learning new things quickly with a strong work ethic
• Proven research, correspondence, and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive planning and responsiveness to urgent needs
• Ability to make independent judgments and see the 'big picture' surrounding responsibilities and tasks
• Capability to excel in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organization skills and systems acumen
• Strong business mathematical skills and keen attention to detail
• Personal integrity and ability to discreetly handle confidential data
• Adept at prioritization with ability to complete multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite Products
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment that requires flexibility and responsiveness

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years’ prior experience in accounting is required
• Knowledge of partnership, private equity, and trust structures.
• Prior experience in a support role in a financial, investment, banking, or accounting company is strongly preferred