Asset & Wealth Management, Private Family Office, Bill Pay, Analyst - Albany

Goldman Sachs•Albany, NY

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About The Position

The Analyst will join Goldman Sachs’ Private Family Office Bill Pay team in Albany, which provides accounting services to Family Office clients. The team supports clients’ financial affairs through accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and reporting. The role involves daily interaction with high-net-worth clients and/or financial advisors and requires attention to detail, communication skills, and a strong client-service focus. Additional ad hoc reporting and special projects may be assigned as client needs become more complex. Goldman Sachs’ Private Family Office provides proactive financial counseling and implementation for CEOs, founders, private equity principals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and their families. Its holistic services may include consolidated investment review, income tax preparation and planning, estate planning and wealth transfer, employee benefits, risk management, philanthropic planning, and cash management.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a bookkeeping or accounting position.
Knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliation procedures.
Small-business experience with 1099 and sales/use tax experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger accounts for clients’ activities.
Process client accounts payable.
Process client accounts receivable.
Prepare client reports, including completing tasks associated with bank account reconciliations.
Serve as a key liaison facilitating communication between clients, vendors, and counseling teams.
Complete special projects as directed by management.
Perform data entry for client record-keeping and reporting processes.