Finance/Accounting Associate at Simon Quick Advisors
Simon Quick Advisors · Morristown, United States Of America · Hybrid
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- Office in Morristown
Company: Simon Quick Advisors
Position: Finance/Accounting Associate (Hybrid)
Location: Morristown, NJ
Compensation: Starting at $85,000
Company Description
Simon Quick Advisors is an independent, employee-owned RIA that offers holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families, business owners and executives. We offer sophisticated strategies built around individual needs, preferences, risk tolerances, objectives, and tax considerations.
Our purpose is to give our clients and our team the freedom to pursue what matters. We give our clients the peace of mind in knowing that they have a trusted partner in Simon Quick. This allows them to focus more of their attention on their careers, relationships, and hobbies. Similarly, we exist to serve our employees. We seek to provide our team with fulfilling careers, significant growth opportunities, and a best-in-class employee experience, ultimately giving them the same sense of freedom.
Mission of the Position
The Finance Associate supports the Finance/Accounting team by managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of financial data across all company entities.
Top Accountabilities
Accountability 1: Support monthly financial close process
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Key Criteria/Requirements
Key Competencies
Physical Requirements
Disclaimer
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
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Position: Finance/Accounting Associate (Hybrid)
Location: Morristown, NJ
Compensation: Starting at $85,000
Company Description
Simon Quick Advisors is an independent, employee-owned RIA that offers holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families, business owners and executives. We offer sophisticated strategies built around individual needs, preferences, risk tolerances, objectives, and tax considerations.
Our purpose is to give our clients and our team the freedom to pursue what matters. We give our clients the peace of mind in knowing that they have a trusted partner in Simon Quick. This allows them to focus more of their attention on their careers, relationships, and hobbies. Similarly, we exist to serve our employees. We seek to provide our team with fulfilling careers, significant growth opportunities, and a best-in-class employee experience, ultimately giving them the same sense of freedom.
Mission of the Position
The Finance Associate supports the Finance/Accounting team by managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of financial data across all company entities.
Top Accountabilities
Accountability 1: Support monthly financial close process
- Deliverable: Accurate preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Deliverable: Daily and monthly reconciliations completed accurately and on time
- Deliverable: Timely processing of invoices, payments, and receivables through Bill.com and QuickBooks
- Deliverable: Accurate generation, delivery, and entry of client invoices each billing cycle
- Deliverable: Compliance with tax filings, reporting requirements, and investment summaries
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly financial statement preparation (Balance Sheet and P&L)
- Verify daily cash activities and prepare wire and ACH transfers
- Manage Expensify submissions and approvals
- Support quarterly investment valuations and summaries
- Assist with quarterly billing setup, forecasting, and coordination with client teams
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
Key Criteria/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
- 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
- Proven organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear and professional communication skills
Key Competencies
- Detail Orientation: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all financial and operational tasks.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for deadlines and deliverables.
- Analytical Thinking: Interprets data and identifies trends to support decision-making.
- Process Management: Creates and follows efficient workflows for recurring financial processes.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and external service providers.
- Integrity: Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Adaptability: Responds well to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Time Management: Manages multiple projects and meets critical deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency: Leverages systems and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Client Focus: Understands how financial accuracy supports client relationships and firm success.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Disclaimer
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
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