Family Office Accountant - Part Time

A leading, privately held real estate development, investment and management company that has acquired or developed more than 15 million square feet of commercial, residential, retail, and industrial projects is currently seeking a Family Office Accountant to maintain the books and records for the Owners’ personal and closely held business entities, trusts and foundations.  

A successful candidate for this position will be a self-starter, attentive to detail and passionate about their work. 

Responsibilities 

• Completes basic level accounting transactions in preparation of owner financial statements 
• Creates and posts journal entries in QuickBooks (or other accounting software, if needed) 
• Processes monthly invoices and payments 
• Processes year end 1099s to vendors 
• Ensures that all expenses, cash receipts, owner distributions, payroll funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been administered and accurately posted. 
• Generates and reviews monthly trial balances for accuracy. 
• Reconciles bank accounts 
• Responds to and resolves requests from owners regarding various accounting issues and reports including Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations. 
• Liaison with tax preparers for family office tax returns 
• Ad hoc reporting as required  

Skills and Experience 

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting in a family office or small business environment   
• QuickBooks experience required 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience dealing with Executive level management
• Experience with accounting for Trusts and Foundations 
• Discretion required due to confidentiality of information being processed