Job Summary: The accountant is responsible for the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role includes weekly accounts payable processing, monthly account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and preparation of financial statements with meaningful analysis. The accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to support financial accuracy, compliance, and data-driven decision making for a growing organization. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong Excel proficiency, sound judgment, and the ability to think critically while managing multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive accounting and financial support, including reporting, analysis, audit preparation, and benefit-related administration.
- Review, process, and manage accounts payable, including responding to and investigating vendor inquiries
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain detailed supporting schedules using advanced Excel functionality such as XLOOKUP, pivot tables, IF statements, charts, and financial models
- Execute month-end close activities and prepare financial statements with analysis of budget-to-actual and prior-year variances
- On a quarterly basis, prepare billing, commission calculations, and related cash flow and reporting schedules
- Prepare schedules and provide documentation to support the annual audit process
- Assist with preparation and distribution of required employee communications related to the 401(k), ESOP, and benefit plans
- Develop and maintain financial models, ad hoc analyses, and special projects as requested
Work Experience / Knowledge:
- One to three years of relevant accounting experience
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Public accounting audit experience preferred
Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, charts, and financial modeling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to confidentiality
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting required
With over 50 years of experience and more than $4 billion in assets under advisement, Goelzer Investment Management is an investment advisory firm that leverages our proprietary investment and financial planning strategies to help successful families and institutions Dream, Invest, and Live.
Our Core Values:
- Trust: We earn and uphold confidence by acting in the best interests of those we serve.
- Integrity: We choose the difficult right over the easy wrong.
- Respect: We value and seek understanding among different perspectives.
- Thoughtfulness: We listen and we reflect. When we act, we do so with intention and care.
- Commitment: We are unwavering in our dedication to exceeding expectations.
