Senior Accountant
2 months ago
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is a focused investment management boutique and wealth management firm. Founded in 1983, Westwood is a diversified financial services firm that offers a broad array of investment solutions to institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial intermediaries. The firm specializes in several distinct investment capabilities: U.S. Value Equity, Multi Asset, Energy & Real Assets, Income Alternatives, Tactical Absolute Return and Managed Investment Solutions, and are made available through separate accounts, the Westwood Funds family of mutual funds and other pooled vehicles. Westwood benefits from significant, broad-based employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WHG.” Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices in Chicago, Houston and San Francisco.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this position you will play a critical role in the timely and accurate preparation of accounting records, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Responsible for completing routine and established accounting business processes including posting and preparing journal entries to the general ledger, and preparation of reconciliations. Assisting senior staff in analysis and interpretation of financial data, records, and reports.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Corporate Accounting
Support the monthly accounting close process. Prepare journal entries and post journal entries into the General Ledger, using various financial data and records
Support the company’s monthly revenue recognition and billing process
Generation of monthly and quarterly bills for clients, both system generated and Excel based
Ensures an accurate monthly revenue estimate and performs the quarterly true-up
Responsible for cash accounting across all legal entities, including monthly reconciliations
Responsible for investment accounting across all legal entities, including monthly reconciliations of investment accounts
Responsible for monthly income statement analytics for management
Various other balance sheet reconciliations as necessary
Support the activities of the accounts payable department to ensure the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and employee expense report reimbursements. Ensure proper coding of expenses for classification
Supervise the activities of the accounts receivable team to ensure the accurate and timely management of client components, including billings and cash receipts
Preparation of PBC (provided by client) documents to auditors. Assist in the support of third party internal audit and external audit relationships
Respond to the Controller and Assistant Controller regarding requested financial information and ad hoc analysis
Participate in a variety of special projects and/or cross-functional teams
Preparation of compensation calculations using financial data
Maintain systems and procedures to comply with internal control requirements to ensure the integrity of the accounting systems, processes, and data
Internal Controls
Follow company’s internal controls (SOX controls) by proper preparation of checklists and procedures
Other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA eligible is preferred
Minimum Specific Experience Required:
3 – 5 + years of experience; A mixture of 1-2 in public accounting and 1-3 in corporate is preferred
WHO YOU ARE
Experience posting and reviewing a general ledger (preferred Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains)
Strong experience with reporting and variance analysis. (flux analysis)
Strong analytical skills in reviewing trend data and exception recognition
Strong verbal and written communication skill
Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task. Does not sacrifice quality for speed
Foundational knowledge and understanding of US GAAP principles and internal control environments
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Competitive Salary, benefits and 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation.
Parental leave & PTO policy.
Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This physical demands required to perform the essential duties successfully are consistent with a professional office environment.
TRAVEL
Travel is generally not required.
This job description may be subject to change at any time.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our Human Capital team will review your application and qualifications. If interested, you will be contacted for an interview.
Westwood is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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