Accountant - Cost

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for cost allocations related to cost incurred by non-income producing areas of the firm to the income producing areas. This includes the analysis of the method of allocation as well as the computer setup to accomplish the task.
• Responsible for analysis and accuracy of statistical information used for cost allocations, audits, and information for management.
• Senior co-lead of monthly preparation of departmental and firm forecast/budget. Duties include set-up and maintenance of Chameleon (budgeting and forecasting software) and Computron special forecast reports as requested by management. Also interfacing with department heads to gather data needed to produce monthly or annual forecast/budget
• Monthly allocation of inter-office commission (drag). This process gives part of the commission from individual trades back to the areas that were responsible for running the trades, based on various variables including market, capacity and office.
• Monthly allocation of Stephens owned company airplane charges to various departments/companies based on usage of the aircraft. Also, processes billing for personal plane usage.
• Monthly reconciliation of various Stephens related companies profit sharing expense accrual based on data received from Human Resources to the general ledger. If percentage is changed at year end, responsible for various reports to management showing the impact on financial statements.
• Analysis of allocations that are charged to other related companies.
• Daily analysis of various items relating to fully disclosed clearing arrangement with Pershing.
• Allocate the following monthly charges among departments as needed: data processing items from stock, cell phone equipment from stock and new employee tumblers.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions.
• Monthly analysis of various departmental financial statements as assigned by management, including preparation of footnotes for management.
• Monthly analysis of various revenue and expense accounts as assigned by management.
• Assist in monthly maintenance of RMOL (Records Management On-line) , a records document software storage. Assist with the maintenance of forecasting and budgeting reports written in Chameleon.
• Work directly with the external auditors to insure they have required information to complete the audit of the firm, and respond to questions that they might have.
• Ability to work under extensive time constraints. Due to deadlines imposed by management, regulatory agency filing, year-end audits and regulatory exams, this limits when this position may take vacation.
• Special projects requested by management.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; and three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA Exam Preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate action
• Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Accurate calculations and the ability to meet deadlines are required, to prevent fines from regulatory agencies
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Process management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software including intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to learn and utilize industry specific software as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and work performance
• Commitment to working hard
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Deadlines imposed by management, regulatory agency filing, year-end audits and regulatory exams, may limit when vacation can be scheduled
• 10-key by touch

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPA License preferred

REQUIRED TESTING

• Microsoft Excel
• 10 key
• Alpha Numeric