Bookkeeper – High Net Worth Accounting Associate

Breakwater Accounting + Advisory • Wilmington, NC

5d • Remote

About The Position

At Breakwater Accounting + Advisory, we help nonprofits and small businesses understand their numbers, improve operations, and grow with confidence. We are a woman-led, technology-forward accounting and advisory firm recognized as a Top Workplace by the Delaware News Journal for four consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Our Philosophy is: Great people first, technology-forward thinking second – with just the right combination. We are looking for a highly-motivated and talented Bookkeeper to join us as Associate team member on our Private Client Segment, which works directly with High Net Worth families. Our Associates are natural problem-solvers and purposeful communicators. The ideal fit understands accounting fundamentals, has exceptional client-facing communication skills, and thrives in a team-based setting.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of accounting and/or bookkeeping for High Net Worth families
• Familiarity with Trusts and Estates and various types of entities
• Within the last 5 years you have used QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Time blocking/calendar champion, having experience working with multiple sets of books at one time (example: bookkeeping for clients with a CPA firm)
• Excited to learn new technology and resourceful in coming up with solutions
• Pride yourself on being organized and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will be based in EST or CST

Responsibilities

• Record & classify financial account activity
• Be a key team member on reconciliations, reporting, AP, AR, and payroll processing duties
• Ensure the proper documentation and notes are submitted into accounting systems and client records
• Assist in onboarding new clients from other service providers and systems
• Help clients on a daily basis through direct communication with their family members, vendors and advisors
• Be a lifelong learner while growing expertise in new accounting platforms and softwares

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with culture-building events 2x annually
• Collaborative, low-ego team culture
• Technology-forward approach to accounting operations
• Five weeks PTO plus holidays
• Full benefits package + 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed