Senior Accountant

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA

MANDATE FOR THE ROLE
This position is responsible for the overall EMFR deliverables for their clients (Quarterly financials, monthly
cash flow and daily disbursements). Mentoring and reviewing work of staff accountant when position is
available. Direct client contact for processing client’s bills and setting up new accts for service for their
home, boat or planes etc.

KEY DIMENSIONS
• Act as primary point of contact and relationship manager for client, family and outside service
providers.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial statements to clients and/or client service teams in a timely
and accurate manner
• Prepare Excel worksheets containing analysis of client financial data such as broker analysis and
construction or investment history spreadsheets
• Generate client cash reports using Data faction accounting software for monthly client deliverables
and for in-house review of client disbursements and updating disbursement reports
• Alerting Director or EMFR manager to possible leads for cross-selling and for client asset protection
issues.
• Downloading data from brokerage, bank and credit card accounts online into GL System for efficient
and accurate record keeping.
• Review client disbursements for accuracy in payment and coding
• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of records, reviewing same
work when staff accountant is available to perform reconciliations.
• Performing work of staff accountant when position is either missing or temporarily out of office.
• Special projects as needed.
• Coordinate with tax group and provide information as needed.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Maintain accurate books and records for clients personal and business activities. Position must
accurately and timely process bills using accounting software provided. Position interacts daily with
client and 3rd parties to collect vital data.
• Primary manager of client cash account and must ensure sufficient funds are available for forecasted
and extraordinary items such as capital calls and construction progress payments
• Ensure confidentiality of client’s records and files when dealing with client staff and 3rd party
advisors. Discreetly hold and manage online access codes for banks, brokerage accounts and credit
card activity
• Coach and mentor staff and be a knowledgeable resource for basic accounting, software needs and
proper communication techniques
• Accurate and timely processing of personal bills for high-net-worth clientele. Reviewing recurring
items and processing both routine weekly check runs and special expenditures.
• Process deposits and ensure they are made timely.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred
• 4-6 years Accounting experience. Preferably with individual accounting, small companies or
consolidated financial reporting
Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills; detail-oriented; team player
• Proficiency in word and excel.