Senior Bookkeeper

Overview

• Support accounting operations for a multi-generational family office with diversified investments in private equity and real estate.
• Manage bookkeeping tasks across 300+ entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Perform transaction entries, reconciliations, and generate reports for tax preparation and financial analysis.
• Coordinate domestic and international wire transfers and maintain accurate classifications of expenses.
• Track real estate expenditures, capital improvements, and payments related to investments and household operations.
• Collaborate with the payroll manager for household payroll processing and ad hoc accounting tasks.
• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure compliance with policies in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to the success of a high-volume office requiring discretion and exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform daily bookkeeping activities, including transaction entries and reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Initiate and process domestic and international wire transfers with confirmation of wire instructions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment activity to ensure accuracy.
• Track real estate expenditures, capital improvements, and process related payments.
• Generate financial reports for tax department to assist with tax return preparation.
• Support payroll manager with household payroll processing and related tasks.
• Maintain organized accounting files and adhere to internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and collaborate with team members effectively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a family office or private equity environment.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping fundamentals, general ledger management, and wire processing.
• Experience with household payroll processes and accounting systems like Archway or QuickBooks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Quicken is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, on-site work environment.