Client accountant

Job Description

A well-established financial services team is seeking a Client Accountant to support both their clients and wealth management teams. You will directly support team members by processing the general client cash and accounting activity as well as support the Client Service Team with account related administration. This includes preparing month-end / year-end closing and periodic financial reporting, coordination of bill payment with the Client Accounting Analyst, accounting for client trusts and entities, reconciling investment accounts, and maintaining client books of record other sources of record where applicable. The ideal candidate will enjoy setting aggressive goals, thrive in a fast-moving environment and be accountable for delivering results. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence three days per week at the Seattle, WA office.

Salary and Schedule

Salary: $40 - $50 per hour

Shift: First

Work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal accounts and financial records for clients
• Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, financial reports and other records and review for accuracy
• Request and document required approvals in a timely and professional manner for invoices, bills and other related financial items from client and client representatives
• Prompt forwarding and review of invoices to accounts payable
• Monitor client cash balance and sufficiency for accounts payable
• Post and verify details of trust, personal, and business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, transfers of assets and updated values/ownerships
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, per client needs
• Actively meet processing and reporting deadlines
• Reconcile aggregated data to general ledgers, bank statements and other accounts
• Reconcile investment statements and record appropriate transactions in the general ledger
• Prepare and maintain cash flow reports
• Support Client payroll preparation and reporting
• Support the preparation of client tax reports including preparation of 1099s, W-2s, etc.
• Respond to information requests, prepare financial reports, and assist with special client projects
• Establish, develop, maintain, and update client files

Skills

• Accounting Coursework (1 year of experience is required)
• Financial Reporting
• Invoices
• Accounts Payable
• Reconciliation
• Balance Sheets
• Month-End Close
• General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Bank Statements
• 1099
• GAAP
• Client Tax Reports
• Accounts Receivable
• Excel (5 years of experience is required)
• Taxation

Qualifications

Years of experience: 8 years

Experience level: Experienced

Company Overview

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodations

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Compensation

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Application Period

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.