Accountant

Bessemer Trust • Woodbridge Township, NJ

18d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Office Management group at Bessemer Trust provides accounting and financial reporting services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, and is currently seeking an Accountant with strong accounting experience for a position in their Woodbridge, New Jersey office. The primary focus of this position will be to input, analyze, and summarize both current and historical financial data to support the preparation of various unaudited statements, including balance sheets, net worth statements, income and expense reports, budgets, cash flow statements, and estate plan summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 0-2 years of experience in preparing and analyzing financial information
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Sage Intacct accounting software, Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong communication skills with a client service orientation and professional demeanor
• Tax and/or financial reporting experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client assignments, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office preferred
• Tax and/or financial reporting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Record each client’s personal and investment income and expenses, ensuring reconciliation to monthly bank or broker statements and annual 1099s.
• Record alternative investment transactions and reconcile to corresponding K-1s., as needed.
• Prepare adjusting and eliminating journal entries for monthly or quarterly consolidations, as needed.
• Respond promptly to client information requests, including ad hoc analyses, reporting needs, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with internal other departments (payroll, bill pay, consolidated investment reporting and tax) and clients’ external advisors.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level