AVP-Senior Accountant

Whittier Trust•Reno, NV

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About The Position

Whittier Trust is hiring an AVP-Senior Accountant to provide accounting services for assigned entities and support its high-net-worth clients and their families. The role owns monthly and annual closes, prepares and reviews financial statements, manages account reconciliations and alternative investment activity, and supports tax, audit, regulatory, budgeting, and client reporting needs. It also involves communicating financial results and issues to management and clients, maintaining relationships with clients and external advisors, and coordinating with tax preparers, accountants, fund administrators, and other providers. The position calls for progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment while managing multiple complex assignments. A bachelor's degree in Accounting is desired; a CPA is preferred but not required. The compensation package includes a base salary of $100,000–$130,000, a performance bonus, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university is desired.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Familiarity with alternative investments, capital activity, and K-1 reporting.
Demonstrated ability to work with others, including some management and training experience.
Self-starter able to exercise independent professional judgment with minimal supervision.
Superior organizational and communication skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing assignments and priorities and work in a multitasking environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize complex projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Ability to use critical thinking when analyzing data.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong people skills and effective verbal and written communication.
High integrity, diligent work ethic, and a team- and people-oriented approach.
Highly organized, with good time-management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Professional presentation.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification; preferred but not required.
Experience in a family office, trust company, public accounting, or investment/partnership environment.
Experience with partnership or trust accounting.
Experience with QuickBooks Online.
Familiarity with Bill.com, Yardi, and Addepar.

Responsibilities

Record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Own the monthly and annual close for assigned entities, delivering accurate balance sheets and income statements on a defined timeline.
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with GAAP and entity-specific reporting requirements.
Prepare and submit annual filings, including business personal property tax returns and Form 1099 reporting.
Communicate entity financial results, open items, and issues to management and clients clearly and proactively.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, investments, receivables, payables, and accruals; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Record capital calls, distributions, and valuation changes for alternative investments.
Perform annual K-1 reconciliations for client alternative investments and coordinate with fund administrators and tax preparers on discrepancies and late or amended K-1s.
Process and review invoices and review payment requests for accuracy before authorizing their release.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through periodic financial review meetings and responsive handling of ad hoc requests.
Maintain working relationships with tax advisors, outside accountants, and other third-party providers.
Provide organized schedules and support to outside tax professionals and external accountants, and respond to their follow-up requests.
Support audits, reviews, and regulatory inquiries as needed.
Maintain accurate intercompany balances, reconcile them across entities, and support consolidations.
Prepare and update budgets and budget-to-actual analyses, with clear variance commentary for management and clients.