What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at HL002 Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC?
Hamilton Lane is looking to expand their team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation. Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Finance & Accounting Team in Conshohocken, PA. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Senior Accountant will work alongside other members of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team to assist with the monthly accounting processes of Hamilton Lane and all subsidiaries. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains general ledger Responsible for month-end close including preparation and review of accruals, journal entries, variance analysis Review various account/bank reconciliations Research and analyze accounting data Provide backup support for accounts payable transactions including proper coding of invoices, departmental approvals and accurate entry into the ERP system Responsible for ensuring all documentation exists and is maintained for internal control purposes Coordinate with external auditors on the audit of corporate entities and partnerships Maintain knowledge of all processes within the department in case a backup is needed Special projects as assigned NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS; Education and/or Experience: BS Degree in Accounting required 5 years corporate accounting experience Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork Aptitude for accounting and reporting systems required. Experience with Workday Financials a plus Exposure to the complexities of international business operations, including managing foreign currencies and fx translations a plus Excellent general accounting skills required and knowledge of US GAAP. Experience with SOX 404 compliance a plus Ability to exercise sound judgment Must be highly disciplined, results-oriented and self-motivated Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, meet established deadlines and work independently Ability to analyze financial information with a meticulous attention to detail Proficiency in Excel required We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts. Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law. As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@hamiltonlane.com. Please note that in the event that you are hired by Hamilton Lane, you, your spouse or any other dependent family member living in your household will need to comply with Hamilton Lane's Personal Securities Transactions Policy and the trade pre-clearance process per Hamilton Lane's Code of Ethics. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and your household members are able to comply with this policy. Examples of the restrictions that could be placed on your activities include, but are not limited to, a requirement to pre-clear all transactions prior to execution, the inability to transact in certain securities or classes of securities and other restrictions. A copy of our Code of Ethics is available upon request. Please note that having a personal trading account will not prohibit you from being employed by Hamilton Lane. As an employer who participates in the federal E-Verify program, Hamilton Lane will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the Company is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS, so that you can resolve any discrepancies directly with the federal agency. We're a firm that takes our responsibility of helping clients reach their investment objectives seriously. But we're also a group that appreciates a healthy dose of wit and sarcasm, as well as a company that recognizes the value of infusing joy into what we do every day. There's a genuine spirit of collaboration and camaraderie here, and an unwavering commitment to doing right by our clients and by one another. We believe we have some of the most committed, intelligent and innovative professionals in the industry. They also happen to be pretty nice people who genuinely enjoy working with one another. So we have that going for us, which is nice.