Staff Accountant

Why work at Modera Wealth?

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant in Boston, MA to join our expanding finance team as we continue our growth trajectory. This is a full-time hybrid role split between remote work and a minimum three days per week in our Boston office.

Responsibilities:

• Execute all Accounts Payable tasks including invoice processing, payments, and managing vendor relationships.
• Process & manage employee expense reimbursements. 
• Record revenue and accounts receivable entries into the accounting system and assist with operations with accounts receivable processing issues as needed.
• Work with Billing Department to reconcile revenue booked to the NetSuite accounting system with revenue reports from the billing system.
• Research billing and client payment issues and questions. Process client refunds as directed by Operations.
• Record bank transactions weekly in NetSuite
• Monthly bank statement reconciliations.
• Monitor bank balances and cash flow. Alert Director of Finance of cash transfer requirements.
• Handle online banking administrative tasks.
• Perform monthly accounting close process including account reconciliations and generation of financial reports.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and post monthly entries including Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Expenses, and Amortization/Depreciation.
• Manage, accurately process, and track Modera Charitable Foundations requests as needed for client and employee giving.
• Assist the Director of Finance with reporting needs for executive leadership, board of managers, and key stakeholders.

• Record payroll entries into NetSuite and track/reconcile employee-related liabilities.

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera’s core values:

• Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
• Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
• Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, plus a minimum of 2 years of post-degree work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with NetSuite desktop
• Must be organized with a strong attention to detail
• Commitment to continual improvement demonstrated in a willingness to learn new things and take on new tasks
• Proficient in managing deadlines and ability to schedule tasks accordingly
• Confidentiality is essential

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of planning strategies and solutions
• Highly proficient in financial planning software and computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Actively engages as a team member
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Client first attitude
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits:

• Competitive based salary
• Performance based bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Partial remote work
• Salary Range: $75,000-90,000
  • Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role.