Accounting Specialist

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

Overview of Position

The Accounting Specialist will assist the FINOP Consulting Department with the preparation of SEC/FINRA financial statements in accordance with FINRA/SEC Regulations and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Broker/Dealer and Investment Adviser clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial reports in accordance with GAAP
• Preparation of regulatory reports, to include FOCUS, SSOI, SIS, OBS and other required reports
• Download from the accounting system reports to review and tie accounts to back up documentation.
• Download and complete bank reconciliations and other statement reconciliations as needed.
• Work with the internal database to add notes and items needed for the preparation of financials and regulatory reports.
• Communicate with clients regarding pending items to complete financials and regulatory reports.
• Responsible for reporting to senior management, including any potential or perceived violations of applicable laws, rules or Company policies
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications (Personal, Educational, Experience)

• Associate s degree in Accounting, Business Administration preferred
• 2+ years of accounting or office experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft
• Working knowledge of Accounting software, Quick Books Online experience a plus
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Proven audit/work monitoring skills
• Ability to interpret written or oral instructions received from manager
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete assigned tasks
• Proven ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Attention to detail