World Insurance Associates, LLC.
Accounting Manager
Accounting - Remote - Full Time
Position Objective, Typical Duties and Responsibilities
World Investment Advisors (WIA), the financial services division of World Insurance, is looking to add a vibrant accounting professional with a background in broker-dealers to our roster. The candidate should be a self-starting, tech savvy professional who is comfortable managing a general ledger and subledgers while also possessing the ability to provide excellent customer service to our management team and advisors. If you are a strong accountant with broker-dealer experience looking to work for a fast-growing, dynamic company with a strong employee-focused culture, then please send us your resume.
The Accounting Manager plays a vital role in the day-to-day management of our monthly accounting cycle by overseeing all activities involved in maintaining the books and records of our broker-dealer entity. This position is expected to take a role in the working with the accounting team in completing the processes and tasks required to ensure timely, successful completion of month-end close, completeness and accuracy of financial reports, and adherence to procedures and internal controls, among other duties. Excellent time management, critical thinking, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and diligence to ensure timely completion of tasks are some of the skills required for success in this position. This position reports to the CFO of WIA.
Position Requirements
Compensation
The salary for this position generally ranges between $75,000-$85,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The firm also has a bonus program.
Perks & Benefits
About World Investment Advisors
World Investment Advisors is a nationally recognized financial services firm dedicated to providing the industry’s premier independent retirement plan and investment advisory services to employers, executives, and individual investors. Collectively, World Investment Advisors supports $55.4B assets1 across 100+ offices and 630+ team members.
Stimulating Environment
At World Investment Advisors, we strive to provide a challenging, stimulating environment for the best and brightest in the industry. We believe our employees can best serve our clients and advisors in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is fostered and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. We promote a friendly and collaborative work environment. We are motivated by team camaraderie and are obsessed with doing the right thing for our plan sponsor clients and their plan participants.
Team-Oriented
Professionals typically work together in teams with multiple people from different departments to meet our clients’ needs. Our junior staff works with their team members to develop the skills and knowledge to succeed and assume more senior level positions as they progress at our firm. We welcome team members from different backgrounds with different perspectives to help us innovate and make a difference for our customers and our communities.
Why World Investment Advisors?
World Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. World Investment Advisors is committed to equality and deeply believes in diversity, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and other qualities that make us all different.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered World’s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting World’s Human Resources Talent Department.
1As of 12/31/2023, the World Investment Advisors network of advisors and firms collectively provides support to over $55.4 billion in assets across a variety of channels including investment management and retirement plan consulting services. This includes regulatory assets under management (AUM) of over $24.5 billion.
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World Investment Advisors (WIA), the financial services division of World Insurance, is looking to add a vibrant accounting professional with a background in broker-dealers to our roster. The candidate should be a self-starting, tech savvy professional who is comfortable managing a general ledger and subledgers while also possessing the ability to provide excellent customer service to our management team and advisors. If you are a strong accountant with broker-dealer experience looking to work for a fast-growing, dynamic company with a strong employee-focused culture, then please send us your resume.
The Accounting Manager plays a vital role in the day-to-day management of our monthly accounting cycle by overseeing all activities involved in maintaining the books and records of our broker-dealer entity. This position is expected to take a role in the working with the accounting team in completing the processes and tasks required to ensure timely, successful completion of month-end close, completeness and accuracy of financial reports, and adherence to procedures and internal controls, among other duties. Excellent time management, critical thinking, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and diligence to ensure timely completion of tasks are some of the skills required for success in this position. This position reports to the CFO of WIA.
- Manage the monthly revenue close processes to ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 and the Company's revenue recognition policies.
- Review and reconcile accruals, reversals, invoicing schedules, and account reconciliations to support balances and activity.
- Review of commission calculations and accruals.
- Manage all account receivable collections and delinquent accounts.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that intercompany transactions are appropriately accounted for.
- Assist with the timely execution and review of month-end close activities, including, but not limited to deal review, account reconciliation, analysis, and reporting.
- Participate in the month-end close process, expand and improve policies and procedures for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Support Salesforce and NetSuite financial system integration and enhancement projects, as required.
- Assist with onboarding of new acquisitions into our accounting systems and processes.
- Additional projects and duties as assigned.
- Provides timely and positive customer service by phone and e-mail, with advisors, payors or clients regarding payments issues or discrepancies.
- Responds promptly to advisor requests.
- Resolve questions where possible or submit to another team member for escalation as needed.
- Focus on 100% advisor satisfaction
Position Requirements
- Must have Broker Dealer experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required.
- Degree(s) must be from a credible college or university
- Must be extraordinarily detailed oriented. We find the pennies!
- Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.
- Must be skilled in use of MS Word and must be a very good writer in order to handle the occasional administrative needs of the department.
- Must have very good verbal skills.
- Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting is required.
- Experience within the financial services industry and specifically with broker-dealers is required.
- NetSuite experience is strongly preferred
- Software familiarity with Salesforce, Boomi, Ramp or Tamarac is a plus
Compensation
The salary for this position generally ranges between $75,000-$85,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The firm also has a bonus program.
Perks & Benefits
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health Insurance (with HSA option)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Paid Mental Health Days
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthy Work/Life Balance
- Maternity/Paternity Leave Policy
About World Investment Advisors
World Investment Advisors is a nationally recognized financial services firm dedicated to providing the industry’s premier independent retirement plan and investment advisory services to employers, executives, and individual investors. Collectively, World Investment Advisors supports $55.4B assets1 across 100+ offices and 630+ team members.
Stimulating Environment
At World Investment Advisors, we strive to provide a challenging, stimulating environment for the best and brightest in the industry. We believe our employees can best serve our clients and advisors in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is fostered and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. We promote a friendly and collaborative work environment. We are motivated by team camaraderie and are obsessed with doing the right thing for our plan sponsor clients and their plan participants.
Team-Oriented
Professionals typically work together in teams with multiple people from different departments to meet our clients’ needs. Our junior staff works with their team members to develop the skills and knowledge to succeed and assume more senior level positions as they progress at our firm. We welcome team members from different backgrounds with different perspectives to help us innovate and make a difference for our customers and our communities.
Why World Investment Advisors?
- Great company culture with an awesome team-oriented atmosphere!
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Ability to serve on different internal steering committees (Charitable Giving, DEI, Social, etc.)
- Professional growth opportunities
- Friendly and collaborative work environment
- Employee perks, including fun team building opportunities, yoga/wellness, charitable giving/volunteering.
World Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. World Investment Advisors is committed to equality and deeply believes in diversity, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and other qualities that make us all different.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered World’s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting World’s Human Resources Talent Department.
1As of 12/31/2023, the World Investment Advisors network of advisors and firms collectively provides support to over $55.4 billion in assets across a variety of channels including investment management and retirement plan consulting services. This includes regulatory assets under management (AUM) of over $24.5 billion.
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