Accounting Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. Join us as a Junior Accounting Specialist Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Junior Accounting Specialist to join our Core Controllers team. In this role you will be responsible for accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• 0-1+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong Excel (Pivots, V-Lookups, Graphs/Charts) and reporting skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Analytical skills and knowledge of accounting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft GL a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the accounting records and financial information of the Firm.
• Performs and reviews daily/monthly/quarterly account reconciliations for the general ledger, sub-ledger house accounts and, where applicable, third party bank accounts.
• Prepare journal entries for posting, ledgers and other accounting records, including various month end accruals and reconciliations.
• Assist in generating internal and external financial reports such as monthly and quarterly reviews as well as assisting in the year end audited financial statements and information requests.
• Assist in the preparation of Regulatory reports and surveys.
• Maintains proper controls and in accordance with procedures for accounting and reporting.
• Performs analysis of revenue and expense accounts as part of the month end close process.

Benefits

• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others
• Discretionary bonuses
• Profit-sharing
• Benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

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