Senior Accountant

Brown Investment Advisory & Trust•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. Brown Advisory is currently seeking a professional, energetic and detail oriented individual to fill the Senior Accountant position within our Baltimore office location with primary responsibility for the day-to-day recording and review of financial transactions. This individual is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, performing variance analysis and preparing monthly internal financial reporting for senior leadership. This position is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within the accounting function of a global independent investment management and strategic advisory firm.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial industry related experience.
Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting required.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply accounting principles.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working independently and understanding appropriate times to ask questions and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem solving, research, verbal, and written communication skills.
Execution-focused, with the ability to take individual responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner.
A curious and inquisitive mindset will be beneficial in this role.
Excellent computer skills, particularly in navigating AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot), detailed system-generated source reports, downloading and analyzing data, and Excel functions.
Ability to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships.
Ability to work at the Baltimore office location.
Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and thoughtfully leverage new technologies and tools, including AI-enabled productivity solutions
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Nice To Haves

CPA license (or progress towards passing CPA exams) strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review monthly and quarterly journal entries, account reconciliations and other underlying data, using system tools and automation where available to identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items timely.
Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial reporting for senior management, incorporating analytical review techniques and data-driven insights to highlight trends, anomalies, and significant changes.
Assist with firmwide budgeting and forecasting, including data validation, variance analysis, and supporting schedules; contribute ideas for process enhancements using financial systems and analytical tools.
Support year-end audits and regulatory examinations, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses; assist in improving audit-readiness through better data organization and controls.
Continually improve documentation of procedures, policies, and controls.
Continuously develop technical and professional skills, including staying current on accounting standards, best practices, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled accounting and financial systems.
Participate in ad hoc projects, including process-improvement initiatives and system enhancements that support the evolution of the firm’s finance and accounting capabilities.