Job Description
A client is looking to hire a Senior Settlements Accountant. Listed below is a brief overview of the responsibilities.
Supervision of assigned auction settlement team members and other settlement accountants
Ensures all auction proceed payments are accurate, timely, properly authorized, and documented
Ensures that accounting entries and processes for settlements are accurate and reconciled
Responsible for continuous improvement and innovation in all auction settlement functions
Lead and train the assigned settlement team members
Organize the workload of the assigned settlement team members
Close auctions once finalized and book daily journal entries
Assist with the preparation of settlement statements for each consignor for each venue
Verify consignor statements for accuracy and reviews sales reporting prior to making payments
Calculate, enter, and review miscellaneous adjustments
Deduct customer accounts receivable from auction proceeds according to standard operating procedure
Verify and change payee names as needed per authorized proceeds directives
Prepare preliminary auction settlement statements
Must be able to multi-task and maintain auction records at various stages of completion simultaneously for various auction categories
Perform final accounts receivable review, balance the prices realized, prepare the check batch, verify checks posted fees, note the Auction Summary Report, and print auction settlement checks
Post wires daily to the general ledger and assist with wire reconciliations
Assist with booking advance payments, fees, and providing interest calculations as necessary
Assist with providing documentation and research month-end close tasks
Book accounting entries for adjustments, refunds, changes and corrections as necessary
Follow up on requests to provide research, resolutions, and process documentation
Assist with audit tasks and accounting projects
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Required Skills & Experience
2 years of Accounting experience either in AP or Settlements
Experience managing at least 1 person (can be potentially flex here for the right candidate
Proficient with Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, PowerBI)
Experience with an ERP system
Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Finance, Business
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Microsoft GP
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.