Senior Accountant, Accounting Close

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Davidson & Co.
- the Strength of Advice Our firm delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities.
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Davidson Companies provides straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients who need help achieving their strategic financial goals.
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Davidson is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Financial team.
The Senior Staff Accountant will perform various D.
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Davidson Companies and D.
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accounting and financial analysis, functions and projects to ensure the accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial information and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and high attention to detail.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or a minimum of 5- 7 years of relative professional experience.
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and FINRA and SEC rules and regulations pertaining to financial reporting Successful completion of the FINRA General Securities Representative Exam (Series 7).
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communications and human relation skills.
Ability to function in an automated accounting environment.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work effectively within in strict time constraints.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Follow policies and procedures.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Communicate in a clear and service oriented manner.
Use appropriate, professional language and grammar to effectively exchange ideas and information.
Ability to proactively work with both external and internal clients.
Relate with others in a professional manner in order to accomplish work responsibilities and objectives.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance.
The qualifications and physical demands described in this job description are representative of those most appropriate for successful performance of the essential functions of this job.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Duties: Code and journalize all expense, revenue and allocation items to their proper general ledger account for accurate financial statement presentation for D.
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Davidson Trust Company (DTC), Davidson Investment Advisors (DIA), and Davidson Fixed Income Management (DFIM).
Prepare financial statements and footnotes for the annual independent auditors report for DTC.
Supply supporting documentation for balances for the other Davidson Companies.
Reconcile various receivable and payable accounts for proper allocation, accrual and recognition of expenses and revenues.
Prepare various monthly and quarterly regulatory filings for the Office of Thrift Supervision for both DTC and D.
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Davidson Companies.
Track various balances and financial ratios to ensure DTC remain compliant with OTS’ regulatory financial requirements needed to retain OTS thrift lender status.
Coordinate work with DTC and DIA personnel on the monthly and quarterly fee billings to ensure accurate accounting for fees billed and fees collected, as well as fee revenues recognized.
Review and approve property assessments and property tax billings as prepared by the county taxing authorities for all D.
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Davidson Companies offices.
Research the sale and use tax requirements for each D.
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Davidson Companies office location.
Register with state tax authorities for the reporting and payment of sales and use tax.
Prepare and file sale and use tax returns as required by the various states.
Reconcile and account for all transactions involving DTC and DIA investment accounts.
Recommend to management when additional investments can/should be made.
Reconcile inter-company accounts, accounting for all inter-company transactions between DTC, DIA, D.
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, DFIM and D.
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Davidson Companies.
Research and resolve all transactions creating an out of balance condition.
Process and authorize payment for all expense reports filed on the Concur expense reimbursement system.
Verify reports are properly documented and expenses that are being reimbursed fall within the D.
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Davidson Companies travel and expense reimbursement policy guidelines.
Review the balancing of the DTC fiduciary bank account daily, as well as other DTC and Travel bank accounts weekly or monthly as required.
Communicate directly with DTC and Travel operations and management personnel on outstanding items and/or balancing issues.
This description indicates the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty required for this position.
It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign other duties not mentioned.
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Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
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