Bookkeeper/ Accountant

Job Title: Bookkeeper/ Accountant Department: Family Office Services Location: Morristown, New Jersey Compensation: Starting at $60,000 plus bonus and benefits Company Description Simon Quick Advisors is an independent, employee-owned RIA that offers holistic financial planning solutions for affluent families, business owners and executives. We offer sophisticated strategies built around individual needs, preferences, risk tolerances, objectives, and tax considerations. Our purpose is to give our clients and our team the freedom to pursue what matters. We give our clients the peace of mind in knowing that they have a trusted partner in Simon Quick. This allows them to focus more of their attention on their careers, relationships, and hobbies. Similarly, we exist to serve our employees. We seek to provide our team with fulfilling careers, significant growth opportunities, and a best-in-class employee experience, ultimately giving them the same sense of freedom. Mission of the Position The Bookkeeper/Accountant ensures the accurate, timely, and confidential recording of financial activity for our family office clients and provides a reliable financial foundation that allows clients to focus on what matters most. Top Accountabilities Accounts payable & receivable oversight — covers AP/AR and auditing check requests for accuracy Bank & cash management — covers reconciling bank statements, verifying daily cash activity, and preparing wire transfers Month-end close & accurate financial reporting — covers the month-end close, journal entries, and issuing Balance Sheet/P&L statements in QuickBooks Confidential, high-touch client service — covers working directly with HNW individuals/families with the utmost confidentiality Other Duties & Responsibilities Analyzing monthly/quarterly/annual reports for accuracy Cash flow projections and vendor reports Reviewing annual budgets Providing pro forma and other financial reports to clients Key Criteria/Requirements Associates degree in Accounting preferred. Minimum 2-5 years of experience. Family Office Services experience preferred but not required. Must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. Key Competencies Attention to Detail - Consistently produces accurate, thorough work and catches errors in numbers, documents, and records before they reach clients. Change Management – Adapts readily to new systems, processes, and priorities, and helps keep work on track during transitions. Organization - Keeps files, records, and workflows orderly and easy to locate, and structures work so nothing is missed or duplicated. Analytical – Reviews financial data to spot trends, discrepancies, and issues, and draws sound conclusions. Collaboration & Teamwork – Works cooperatively with colleagues across teams, shares information, and contributes to shared goals. Independence – Manages assigned work with minimal supervision, takes initiative, and knows when to ask for guidance. Verbal Expression – Communicates ideas and information clearly and professionally in conversation and meetings. Writing Skills – Writes clear, accurate, and well-organized emails, reports, and client communications. Time Management – Plans and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines, including month-end close, while managing competing demands. Technical Expertise & Proficiency - Applies strong working knowledge of accounting principles and tools, especially QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. Physical Requirements (if applicable) Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. Simon Quick Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.