Junior Accounting/Finance Specialist

As a Junior Accounting/Finance Specialist, you operate in a high functioning team with responsibilities in a variety of internal finance-oriented workflows across billing systems, A/P-A/R, and a variety of FP&A functions.

Job Summary

Taiber Kosmala & Associates LLC is a boutique independent investment advisory firm located in downtown Chicago serving a client base of approximately 90 clients representing over $15 billion in assets. The firm provides investment reporting, management, and advisory services to a wide array of clients including foundations, endowments, pensions, and financial intermediaries.

As a Junior Accounting/Finance Specialist, you operate in a high functioning team with responsibilities in a variety of internal finance-oriented workflows across billing systems, A/P-A/R, and a variety of FP&A functions. This position may be structured as hourly part time or potentially full time depending on qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with level of qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

·       Maintain and process monthly and quarterly billing using Orionportfolio accounting software for investment platform accounts.

·       Assist with monthly and quarterly payables report distribution tointermediary clients and managers.

·       Process day-to-day ad hoc final billing requests for investmentplatform accounts accurately and in a timely manner, escalating discrepanciesas needed.

·       Assist CEO with financial reporting and analysis initiatives.

·       Transition and documentation of recurring fractional CFO workflows tointernal management.

·       Manage and monitor accounts receivable toensure accounts remain current.

·       Provide timely, professional, and accurateresponses to customer inquiries and concerns.

·       Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance required

·       1-3 years of previous accounting or finance experience

·       Experience with Orion Portfolio Accounting billing system stronglypreferred

·       Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

·       Strong time management and organizational skills

·       Written and verbal communication skills

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)