Job Description
OVERVIEW OF MCF
MCF is an investment management company that serves clients through three divisions: Wealth Management Services, Corporate Retirement Plan Services, and Institutional Investment Services. The Wealth Management Division provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, and privately-owned business owners. The Corporate Retirement Plan Services Division serves clients as a “Chief Retirement Plan Officer”, providing fiduciary investment advice, plan governance, plan design consulting, vendor selections and interfacing, and participant education services. In addition, the Corporate Retirement Plan Services Division provides investment management for defined benefit plans, deferred compensation plans, and health insurance trusts. The Institutional Investment Division provides investment management and consulting services to pension plans, endowments, foundations, and private family offices. MCF is a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor.
Job Summary
MCF is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Associate with strong bookkeeping skills and experience with corporate financial reporting to support the Firm’s internal finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recording financial transactions timely and accurately, processing payables regularly and correctly, maintaining a current and complete listing of outstanding receivables, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). This role will also support the internal Human Resources function of the firm as directed by the Director of Finance This role requires strong analytical skills, accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple entities
- Perform daily bookkeeping activities including journal entries and general ledger maintenance
- Manage and document accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, and additional ad-hoc reports, as needed
- Assist with budget preparation and expense tracking
- Record and have general knowledge of payroll entries from a third-party processor
- Ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP
- Identify discrepancies and resolve financial issues promptly
- Assist in the annual financial audits for multiple entities
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality for any HR related items and tasks
- Communicate timely and professionally both internally and externally
- Actively participate regularly in team meetings