Staff Accountant

Our Story   Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations, and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Headquartered in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Our commitment to our culture is demonstrated every day through the Hightower Way.  By joining Hightower, you will build a community of inclusive relationships, take proactive ownership, embrace others’ perspectives, and have an uncompromising dedication to excellence.      Your Future Team   We are looking for a staff accountant who will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and works with two senior accountants in the Houston office, which is a small subset of the broader finance group based in Chicago.     What You'll Do   Serve as a Hightower brand ambassador by upholding The Hightower Way cultural elements – Mission, Purpose, V.A.L.U.E. Experience, Commitment and Standards, promoting excellence in the internal and external client experience during every encounterImprove consistency in every client and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our Hightower V.A.L.U.E. Experience (Validate, Actively Listen, Leverage Resources, Understand Ownership, Express Gratitude)Partner with cross-discipline team members to support collaboration and promote a positive client experiencePrepare month end journal entries related to cash, receivables, revenue and expenses for multiple advisory teams within the firmPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliationsReview monthly profit and loss schedules in detail for multiple advisory teams to ensure reporting accuracy and provide variance explanationsManage internal group email inboxesReview and resolve advisor teams’ financial-related inquiriesCollaborate with internal operations and third-party providers on timing and support of deliverablesHelp complete tax and regulatory filingsAssist with audit support preparationWork on special projects, as assigned     What You'll Bring  A BA / BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or a related field Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including advanced MS excel skills (can perform complex functions) Strong data analysis and reporting skills Ability to be a problem-solver Experience with variance analysis Previous knowledge of Oracle Cloud a plus Ability to travel to Chicago (approx. 5 to 7 days per year)     What We Offer  Coverage on the first day of employment for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Parental Leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver) Flexible PTO Plan Hybrid Model Work Schedule (50% in office) 401k Matching Plan HSA Employer Contributions Student Loan Assistance Pet Insurance We commit to a transparent, people-first environment where talent is maximized through our diverse, equitable and inclusive community We nurture a spirit of belonging, are energized by challenges, celebrate our successes, and achieve individual and collective well-th goals        AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law. You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

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