Senior Accountant - Wealth Management
spectrumcareersBethesda, MD
Senior Accountant - Wealth Management
spectrumcareersBethesda, MDSenior L5
Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFinancial Specialists, All Other
Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesOther Accounting Services
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a growing wealth management and financial services organization. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, supporting month-end and year-end close, preparing financial statements, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in financial services, investment management, wealth management, or a related industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Oversee cash reconciliations, expense allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general accounting activities. Analyze financial data and investigate variances, providing meaningful insights to management. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as needed. Assist with accounting for investment-related transactions, management fees, advisory revenue, and other financial services activities. Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information. Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and other third-party service providers during audits and reporting cycles. Assist with regulatory, tax, and compliance-related reporting requirements as applicable. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency. Collaborate with finance, operations, and investment teams to support business initiatives and reporting needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 4+ years of progressive accounting experience. Experience within wealth management, financial services, investment management, asset management, or a related industry is highly preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations. Experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and audit support. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or accounting systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments. CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional who can take ownership of core accounting responsibilities while supporting the financial reporting needs of a dynamic financial services organization. Candidates who bring a combination of strong technical accounting skills, financial services industry knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset will be well positioned for success.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Bethesda, MD
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
Posted
2 days ago