Accountant

We are seeking an Accountant to support the financial operations of True North Advisors. In this role, you will maintain accurate accounting records, assist with the monthly closing, manage accounts payable, and support client billing and budget reporting. The ideal candidate has at least two years of accounting experience, including one year using QuickBooks. Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, or financial services is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger and record transactions accurately
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, prepaids, accruals, and key accounts
• Support month-end close and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and process client billing per fee schedules and agreements
• Process accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, and payments
• Track and report on team and individual budgets
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports for management
• Support forecasting and variance analysis
• Use QuickBooks as the primary accounting system
• Use Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and analysis
• Follow internal controls and documentation standards for an RIA environment
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory exams as needed

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• At least two years of accounting experience required
• At least one year of QuickBooks or Addepar client billing experience required
• Experience with advisory fee billing and client invoicing strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, formulas, and data analysis
• Addepar experience strong plus
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary
• Competitive bonus potential based on successful execution of firm goals and individual performance metrics
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for new employees; increases to 18 days after the second year and increases from there per a schedule
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Telecommuting opportunities
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and HSA with $2,000 annual employer contribution
• Employer reimbursement for professional designations and continuing education
• Free Financial Planning services for employees and their spouses
• Collaborative culture with year-round engagement events including happy hours, coffee chats, lunches, and more!

Background:

True North is an Independent RIA that serves the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. True North builds institutional grade portfolio utilizing public, alternative and private investments, and manages an alternative platform called Western Alternative Strategies.

True North Advisors was founded on the shared vision that the only way to truly provide clients with trustworthy advice is through complete independence, objectivity, and the absence of conflicts of interest.

Established in 2000, our mission has been to help our clients lead more fulfilled lives through trust, personalization, and simplicity. Go North today and join us to help us continue to fulfill lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.