Company Intro:

EdgeCo Holdings is comprised of several affiliated companies focused on providing a broad array of sophisticated financial products, technology, and support services in the areas of full-service retirement plan administration, brokerage services, and trust & custody solutions. EdgeCo provides these services through numerous subsidiary entities including American Trust, Mid Atlantic Trust Company, NewEdge Capital Group and PensionPro Software.

Job Summary:

In this role, the individual will oversee general accounting, operations and reporting by reviewing and verifying financial transactions.

Responsibilities include overseeing the work produced by staff members, reviewing reconciliations, account balances variation analysis and budget vs. actual results. A successful candidate combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate also has experience collaborating with a team of operations personnel supporting the invoicing and collections process.

Location: Hybrid – Pittsburgh, PA

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage and review all activities associated with monthly revenue
Manage all activities related to expenses including the timing of recognition and classification
Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries, accounting classifications and the work of staff accountants
Support month-end and year-end close process, including review of journal entries recording revenue accruals, expense accruals and other adjusting entries
Prepare financial analyses by business entity to identify any errors in recording or trends that need to be addressed
Develop thorough understanding of data sources used in calculation of revenues and external expenses, including client price schedules, advisor cost schedules and servicing agreements
Verify and review accounts receivable
Review bank reconciliations as assigned
Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts monthly
Produce accurate accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Develop reports as needed to assist management of the company as needed
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support and advice on accounting system
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in budget/forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Assist in coordinating internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review other team member’s work
Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Liaise with department and corporate finance teams to improve financial procedures
Ad hoc requests as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

Experience in a corporate setting with month-end close experience of 5+ years
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Experience with general ledger and journal functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, experience in MS Dynamics 365 for Finance a plus
Strong MS Excel skills with the ability to analyze and condense data through pivot tables, lookups and other functions
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Ability to learn new systems quickly

Education and Experience:

BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certifications (e.g. CMA or CPA) are a plus

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in company benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance on the first of the month after their hire date. The company also provides a 401(k) plan with company match, group life insurance, short- and long-term disability, as well as additional voluntary benefits for employees to elect participation in.