Accounting Spceialist

Harris Williams & Co • Richmond, VA

1d • $63,000 - $73,000

About The Position

About Harris Williams We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow. We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams. The Accounting Specialist provides support to ensure the success of the firm’s financial functions. This position regularly interfaces with employees in all offices, as well as with client personnel, and therefore must represent the firm well in all interactions.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree (focus on accounting or related field a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), particularly Excel
• Excellent organization and attention to detail while handling multiple assignments effectively and efficiently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to facilitate engaging presentations to audiences that may include senior leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to generate sound professional relationships in order to successfully, effectively and collaboratively work in a team environment
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision
• Results focused with the ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• In order to be considered, you must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require an Associates or equivalent degree as well as related experience or product knowledge to accomplish primary duties.
• Typically requires 3+ years experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Balance Sheets
• Decision Making
• Finance
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Management Reporting
• Tax Analysis
• Accounts Payable (A-P)
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Math
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Operational Functions
• Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Approves expense reports to ensure compliance with firm’s expense policy
• Updates and maintains expense reimbursement platform for all employees
• Provides expense-related customer service to the firm
• Responds to internal customer and vendor correspondence
• Processes invoices within the procurement system
• Reviews potential coding errors before integration
• Responsible for reconciling specified general ledger accounts
• Assist with Finance projects and research as required
• Provides support in all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree