Senior Staff Accountant

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with "can-do" attitude and strong work ethic with knowledge and experience of superior analytical and problem-solving skills to find solutions to various accounting problemsProficiency with ADP payroll suiteProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent organizational and planning skillsHighest level of integrity and honestyConfident, self-motivated, and self-directedExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentExcellent interpersonal, listening, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly languageStrong analytical capabilities with a curiosity for finding the answers to questionsCan proactively manage tasks and issues, and escalate issues as appropriateResponsibilities

Process new employee paperwork and input new employee profiles and tax and benefits information into ADP payroll platformAdjust for any changes in employee payroll deductions and taxesProcess routine payroll, including employee expense reimbursementsAccounts Payable & Expense Management:Create and maintain accurate vendor records and process invoicesConfirm that all expenses are allocated and coded accuratelyProcess 1099’sCommunicate with vendors to resolve billing questions and concernsAd hoc analysis of expenses across different entities, monitoring trends and variancesAccounts Receivable, Cash Management and General Ledger:Perform monthly client billingsReconcile intercompany transactionsAssist with General Ledger analysis and entries working with the Director of FinanceAssist with month end and year end closingsAssist with tax returns and the distribution of K-1sQualifications

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with "can-do" attitude and strong work ethic with knowledge and experience of superior analytical and problem-solving skills to find solutions to various accounting problemsProficiency with ADP payroll suiteProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent organizational and planning skillsHighest level of integrity and honestyConfident, self-motivated, and self-directedExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentExcellent interpersonal, listening, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly languageStrong analytical capabilities with a curiosity for finding the answers to questionsCan proactively manage tasks and issues, and escalate issues as appropriateResponsibilities

Process new employee paperwork and input new employee profiles and tax and benefits information into ADP payroll platformAdjust for any changes in employee payroll deductions and taxesProcess routine payroll, including employee expense reimbursementsAccounts Payable & Expense Management:Create and maintain accurate vendor records and process invoicesConfirm that all expenses are allocated and coded accuratelyProcess 1099’sCommunicate with vendors to resolve billing questions and concernsAd hoc analysis of expenses across different entities, monitoring trends and variancesAccounts Receivable, Cash Management and General Ledger:Perform monthly client billingsCalculate fund billingsReconcile intercompany transactionsAssist with General Ledger analysis and entries working with the Director of FinanceAssist with month end and year end closingsAssist with tax returns and the distribution of K-1sFounded in 2016, Pennington Partners is building the leading financial services holding company and solutions-oriented platform serving the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and their families.

Pennington’s culture is vibrant, smart, tireless, and iconoclastic. We are intellectually curious and strive to challenge ourselves every day. We are an ensemble of the best and brightest... professionals with multi-disciplinary backgrounds. We like to challenge assumptions and welcome new ideas. Our people are collegial but self-reliant. We value independent judgement as much as intellect and look for people who tend to do the right thing first, can work with limited guidance, but who also know how to ask for help. While the firm is building increasing scale and institutional character, we value our entrepreneurial culture and flexibility.

About the role:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with "can-do" attitude and strong work ethic with knowledge and experience of superior analytical and problem-solving skills to find solutions to various accounting problems. In this role, you will be an integral part of the team, providing important deliverables to senior leadership.

What you’ll do:

Your responsibilities will include:

Payroll and Human Resources:• Process new employee paperwork and input new employee profiles and tax and benefits information into ADP payroll platform.• Adjust for any changes in employee payroll deductions and taxes.• Process routine payroll, including employee expense reimbursements.• Track and update Paid Time Off for employees.

Accounts Payable & Expense Management:• Create and maintain accurate vendor records and process invoices.• Confirm that all expenses are allocated and coded accurately.• Process 1099’s• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing questions and concerns.• Ad hoc analysis of expenses across different entities, monitoring trends and variances

Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and General Ledger:• Perform monthly client billings• Calculate fund billings• Reconcile intercompany transactions• Assist with General Ledger analysis and entries working with the Director of Finance• Assist with month end and year end closings.• Assist with tax returns and the distribution of K-1s.

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What we’re looking for:• A Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college in Accounting or Finance is preferred.• 3-5 years of prior accounting experience with fund accounting knowledge preferred.• Proficiency with ADP payroll suite• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.• High level of proficiency in Excel [pivot tables and VLOOKUP knowledge a plus].• Knowledge of cloud based accounting platforms [Quickbooks knowledge a plus].• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Excellent organizational and planning skills• Highest level of integrity and honesty• Confident, self-motivated, and self-directed• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language• Strong analytical capabilities with a curiosity for finding the answers to questions• Can proactively manage tasks and issues, and escalate issues as appropriate

Company informationOriginally founded to serve the needs of the two founding families, who have built and sold companies in various industries, Pennington Partners & Co. offers a partnership of entrepreneurs and families with aligned interests and a shared vision and spirit of innovation. We provide a breadth of investment, wealth planning, and personal financial administration solutions that were created by and for Founders, CEOs, wealth creators, and multi-generational families.

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