Remote Bookkeeper High Net Worth Accounting Associate

If you love solving puzzles and you enjoy making an impact through Bookkeeping and Accounting, come join us!Full-Time W2 | Remote (U.S.) | $45,000–55,000 + Benefits At Breakwater Accounting + Advisory, we help nonprofits and small businesses understand their numbers, improve operations, and grow with confidence. We are a woman-led, technology-forward accounting and advisory firm recognized as a Top Workplace by the Delaware News Journal for four consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Our Philosophy is: Great people first, technology-forward thinking second – with just the right combination.We are looking for a highly-motivated and talented Bookkeeper to join us as Associate team member on our Private Client Segment, which works directly with High Net Worth families.Our Associates are natural problem-solvers and purposeful communicators. The ideal fit understands accounting fundamentals, has exceptional client-facing communication skills, and thrives in a team-based setting.In this role you will…Use your aptitude for detail-orientation to record & classify financial account activityBe a key team member on reconciliations, reporting, AP, AR, and payroll processing dutiesUse your meticulous organization skills to ensure the proper documentation and notes are submitted into accounting systems and client recordsAssist in onboarding new clients from other service providers and systemsHelp clients on a daily basis through direct communication with their family members, vendors and advisors Be a lifelong learner while growing expertise in new accounting platforms and softwaresWho are you?All of our team members are guided by Breakwater’s Core Principles. We are: proactive, positive, prepared, purposeful, protective, and principled. If these principles resonate with you, too, let’s talk.You have at least 1 year of accounting and/or bookkeeping for High Net Worth familiesHave familiarity with Trusts and Estates and various types of entitiesWithin the last 5 years you have used QuickBooks Online (QBO)You are a time blocking/calendar champion, having experience working with multiple sets of books at one time (example: bookkeeping for clients with a CPA firm)You are excited to learn new technology and resourceful in coming up with solutionsYou pride yourself on being organized and detail orientedIdeal candidates will be based in EST or CST  Why join Breakwater:Fully remote work environment with culture-building events 2x annuallyCollaborative, low-ego team cultureTechnology-forward approach to accounting operationsFive weeks PTO plus holidaysFull benefits package + 401(k) match  Breakwater Accounting + Advisory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.