ASSOCIATE, BILL PAY AND BOOKKEEPING
About Cresset Cresset is an award-winning, independent, multi-family office, and private investment firm. Cressets goal is to reinvent the way people experience wealth by providing access to the talent, ideas, and investment opportunities available to the largest single-family offices and endowments. We offer deeply personalized wealth management, investment advisory, and family office services through Cresset Asset Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor that has surpassed $50 billion in assets under management. The firm is widely recognized for its excellence and is frequently ranked as a Barrons and Forbes Top RIA Firm.
Job Description
Cresset is seeking an Associate, Bill Pay and Bookkeeping, who will operate within our CFO Services team. This position is hands-on, requiring experience in bill payment, including classification and recording of bank account and credit card details, and experience in bookkeeping including recording all transactions for a given entity, and production of basic financial reports. Understanding of operational accounting, cash management, and payroll functions are important to success. This role will have direct interaction with Cresset Family Office clients serving the needs of high-net worth individuals, families, and business owners in a fiduciary capacity. This position will report directly to the Managing Director, CFO Services. Key Responsibilities Family entity bookkeeping, which may include individuals, revocable trusts, or other related entities Timely, accurate, and reliable bill pay Cash management services including ensuring sufficient funds to make required payments General ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost allocations Maintain sources and uses of cash reporting for family members Support financing and financial operations related to residential holdings and acquisitions Interface with clients, and client advisors (investment, tax, other), and others on CFO Services team to ensure excellent communication takes place Qualifications Education and/or 3+ years of experience in accounting, or bookkeeping and bill pay activities, with direct experience working within General Ledger systems (e.g. QuickBooks) Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Excellent time management skills including multi-tasking and prioritizing of responsibilities across multiple points of contact in a deadline-driven environment Exceptional problem-solving capabilities in an entrepreneurial environment Solid skills and experience using Microsoft Office products, including and most importantly, Excel Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team Additional Pluses not required but could indicate growth potential within the team Bachelors Degree or above in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Business CPA Proficient understand of accounting and tax principals
What We Offer
At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary range: $75,000- $100,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cressets policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. Apply Job!