Associate, Senior Accountant

About Cresset

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized*—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success. 

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first. 

Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Our commitment to clients has earned recognition by Barron’s and Forbes, listing us among the nation’s top RIA firms. Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived. Learn more at www.cressetcapital.com.

• construction or investment history spreadsheets.
• Generate client cash reports using Quickbooks accounting software for monthly client deliverables and for in-house review of client disbursements and updating disbursement reports.
• Alerting Partner or Accounting Manager to possible client asset protection issues.
• Downloading data from brokerage, bank and credit card accounts online into GL System for efficient and accurate record keeping.
• Review client disbursements for accuracy in payment and coding.
• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of records, reviewing same work when staff accountant is available to perform reconciliations.
• Performing work of staff accountant when position is either missing or temporarily out of office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain accurate books and records for clients personal and business activities.
• Accurate and timely processing of personal bills for high-net-worth clientele using accounting software provided (Quickbooks Online and Bill.com). Position interacts daily with client and 3^rd parties to collect vital data.
• Primary manager of client cash account and must ensure sufficient funds are available for forecasted and extraordinary items such as capital calls and construction progress payments.
• Ensure confidentiality of client’s records and files when dealing with client staff and 3rd party advisors. Discreetly hold and manage online access codes for banks, brokerage, credit card and utility accounts.
• Coach and mentor staff and be a knowledgeable resource for basic accounting, software needs and proper communication techniques
• Report to Accounting Manager on the day to day tasks and deliverables for client activity and workflow/process to improve productivity.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred.
• 4-6 years Accounting experience. Preferably with individual accounting and bill pay, small companies or family office.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills; detail-oriented; team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Bill.com preferred.

*Wealth Optimized, Life Elevated refers to the firm’s philosophy and process in providing advisory and planning services and is not intended to convey a guarantee of results.

**Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings available here.

Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, LLC and its respective direct and indirect subsidiaries and controlled affiliates. For full list of Cresset subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, please see cressetcapital.com/disclosures/.