Accountant

What we need:

Cetera Financial Group is currently seeking a talented and passionate Staff Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for various aspects of accounting for an assigned broker-dealer, as well as managing collections processes. The Staff Accountant will assist with implementing process improvements to help streamline operations and enhance efficiencies, promote analysis and communication of results, provide proactive customer service to business partners, and serve as a key point of contact between internal teams and external advisors. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who collaborates well with team members and is eager to learn.

What you will do:

• Assist in the monthly closing process, including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, and related variance and account analysis

• Maintain balance sheet schedules, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audit deliverables for assigned broker-dealers and consolidated entities

• Administer and maintain Broker/Rep loan details across the organization

• Compile loan documents in preparation for funding 

• Record loan related activity to the general ledger (fundings, payments, reserves)

• Manage outbound correspondence, including preparing and mailing letters to clients and advisors

• Follow up on outstanding balances and support collections efforts in a timely manner
• Maintain organized records of account activity, communications, and payment status
• Provide administrative and documentation support to the Legal team as needed

• Support other functions (e.g., FP&A, Technical Accounting) with requests and projects

• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by management

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with solid understanding of GAAP

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent time management, prioritization, communication and follow-up skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail

• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to maintain meticulous records while focusing on accuracy and key details

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and complete required tasks

• Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel

• Experience with Oracle, Blackline, Alteryx, and Tableau desired

• Prior experience in the broker-dealer or financial services industry preferred

• CPA license a plus, but not required

Compensation: 

The base salary range for this role in Dallas, TX is $57,000 - $82,000 plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

About Cetera Financial Group:

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Wealth Services LLC (f/k/a Cetera Advisor Networks), Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions, or Cetera Investors. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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