Senior Accountant, Accounting Close

D.A. Davidson • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report. Summary/Function: D.A. Davidson is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Accounting Close team within the Finance organization. The Senior Accountant, Accounting Close will be responsible for performing various accounting functions and projects to ensure the accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial information for D.A. Davidson and its subsidiaries. They will interact with members of various departments. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and high attention to detail. The ability to take initiative and interact effectively with business partners at all levels of the organization is highly desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or a minimum of 5 – 7 years of relative professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Understanding of FINRA and SEC rules and regulations pertaining to financial reporting is desirable.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills, high integrity, and detail oriented.
• Ability to self-motivate and work effectively to manage multiple projects and within strict time constraints.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills to perform multi-faceted financial analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex business problems with high degree of accuracy.
• Excellence in business writing and ability to create accounting policy documents.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and maintain client confidentiality.
• Successful completion of the FINRA SIE and Series 99 Exams (must be passed within 120 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of FINRA and SEC rules and regulations pertaining to financial reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the financial month-end close process for D.A. Davidson Companies to include: o Collect, analyze, balance and process data from various reports and sources for posting into the general ledger system. Prepare monthly entries for posting to the general ledger as assigned. o Review and reconcile assigned accounts and post adjustments as necessary. o Analyze and evaluate financial data and prepare statements, supporting schedules and reports for review by managements.
• Perform various accounting functions that lead to the production of department and firm level financial statements and reports.
• Code and journalize expense, revenue and allocation items to their proper general ledger account for accurate financial statement presentation for multiple business units and subsidiaries. Reconcile various receivable and payable accounts for proper allocation, accrual and recognition of expenses and revenues.
• Maintain the fixed asset database for all D.A. Davidson Companies and subsidiaries. Work with Information Technology personnel to maintain and appropriately record entries for unassigned computer inventory. Enter additions and deletions of assets in accordance with company policy. Prepare monthly journal entries to record depreciation expense, asset additions and asset disposition in the general ledgers. Reconcile balances per the fixed asset subsidiary records to the general ledger, monthly. Prepare reports as needed and requested for management and tax reporting purposes.
• Prepare and file all property tax returns for D.A. Davidson Companies’ multiple jurisdictions.
• Account for Company events and incentive trips.
• Identify and provide suggestions for process improvements. Assist with process documentation.
• Assist with audit documentation as requested.
• Support the Finance department on special projects and activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees