Senior Financial Accountant

About Archer: Archer is a technology-enabled service provider that enables investment managers to manufacture solutions aligned with investor needs. With Archer’s fully integrated and robust technology platform, investment managers can maintain their proven investment process while outsourcing operations and technology to create a servicing model geared for growth. Archer has deep and broad-based experience working with asset managers, creating customized solutions to help them swiftly launch new products, streamline operations, and enter new distribution channels. Archer is a portfolio company of LLR Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm based in Philadelphia. General Job Description: Ownership of all standard corporate accounting and financial reporting functions – including the execution of processes related to receivables, payables, treasury (banking), and general ledger accounting; month-end closing entries, and financial statement reporting. Senior Financial Accountant needs to be familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. In addition, this position has the responsibility to help continually streamline and improve how the company executes its accounting and administrative functions including the development of necessary policies and procedures. The position has frequent communication within all departments of Archer. A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality is required to succeed in the role. Responsibilities: Ownership of the month-end close process (GL entries, roll forward schedules, assistance with preparation of the internal financial review package) Responsible for cash management tracking and reporting Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc financial reports and supporting schedules Preparation, recording, and review of journal entries Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for completeness and accuracy Preparation of monthly client invoices and supporting data Familiarity working with accounting data files, import and export of accounting data Prepares and provides all schedules for Tax Accounts Development and improvement of processes and schedules for managing and reporting accounting and financial data Participation in Monthly executive summary report preparation Position Requirements/Desired Skills: 3-5 years of accounting experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (skills test/evaluation will be administered during the interview process) Must possess basic knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting concepts Understanding of key controls Analytical ability and technical aptitude Experience with Sage 50 Accounting System preferred A team player, who can also effectively operate independently as the situation dictates Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external contacts Understanding of basic investment terminology and the investment management industry preferred Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react to change positively Attention to detail and highly organized with excellent follow-up abilities We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer