We're looking for a bright, self-motivated, and experienced Bookkeeper to join our growing multi-family wealth management firm. You’ll provide bookkeeping services for assigned clients in conjunction with the client teams.

At Lake Street, we place a high degree of value in nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to being an employer of choice. For more information about Lake Street Advisors, visit www.lakestreetadvisors.com.

Responsibilities

The essential duties of the Bookkeeper include, and are not limited to:

• Correspondence with clients on billing issues.
• Reviewing client invoices and related mail to determine whether invoices should be paid or if they require other action (including any immediate action to avoid late fees or interest charges), resolving billing issues by working with internal team members and external vendors and preparing checks for signature (including using electronic software to enter bills for client’s electronic payment).
• Maintaining and reconciling multiple accounts for multiple entities in QuickBooks, inputting invoice and vendor data, running financial reports for clients and internal team members as needed.
• Occasionally working with clients or external vendors to set up or close vendor accounts (such as utilities for new home purchases).
• Coordinating billing address changes, setting up appropriate bills for auto-payment, and tracking changes with vendors to confirm they are processed and bills are not missed.
• Documenting policies and procedures related to client bill processing and spending reports.
• Identifying options to improve efficiencies and technology.
• Office support to include answering phones (backup support), scanning, electronic and paper filing, preparing client documents for mailing.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Salesforce or Hubdoc a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively, with a high level of accuracy, keen attention to detail and focus on delivering optimal client service.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability and desire to continue to learn and develop.
• Ability to spot inefficiencies (internal or external) and work with the team on process improvements.
• Candidate must display professionalism and exercise the utmost discretion.
• College degree preferred with at least 2-5 years prior experience as a Bookkeeper required.
• Experience working with personal financial planning is a plus, including familiarity with tax, trust, and insurance issues.

Company Description

Lake Street Advisors has been serving high-wealth entrepreneurs and executives since 2003. With a focus on exceptional service and bottom line results, Lake Street’s team of experienced advisors integrate holistic financial advice with investment management to offer personalized wealth management services that align with their clients’ goals at every stage of life. Lake Street Advisors has locations in Boston, MA and Portsmouth, NH, and serves clients throughout New England and across the country.

We offer a professional, entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment with competitive employee salaries. Our comprehensive benefit package currently includes 401(k) with employer matching, health and dental insurance with employer contributions, health savings and flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability, a professional development program, and employer-paid time off.

Lake Street Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.