Junior Accountant

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Our commitment to our culture is demonstrated every day through the Hightower Way.  By joining Hightower, you will build a community of inclusive relationships, take proactive ownership, embrace others' perspectives, and have an uncompromising dedication to excellence. 

Your Future Team

We are looking for a successful Accounts Receivable Specialist. You will be in a team of four and reporting directly to the Revenue Accounting Manager. This group is a sub-team within the larger Controllership function that has over twenty individuals and is part of the larger finance department's organization. You are coachable, have the willingness to learn, and perform at a high level under variable workloads within the revenue team. As a growing company, opportunities for internal growth and career development are plentiful.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a Hightower brand ambassador by upholding The Hightower Way cultural elements - Mission, Purpose, V.A.L.U.E. Experience, Commitment and Standards, promoting excellence in the internal and external client experience during every encounter

• Improve consistency in every client and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our Hightower V.A.L.U.E. Experience (Validate, Actively Listen, Leverage Resources, Understand Ownership, Express Gratitude)

• Partner with cross-discipline team members to support collaboration and promote a positive client experience

• Prepare detailed monthly bank reconciliations and custodian reconciliations in Oracle
• Monitor and analyze accounts receivable invoices by maintaining a close relationship with the billing team and advisor community
• Prepare adjusting month-end journal entries related to cash, revenue, and cost of revenue for multiple advisory teams within the company
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and resolve advisor teams' financial-related inquiries

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience 
• 3+ years of accounts receivable experience
• Qualities: Technical and analytical skills
• Proficiencies:
  • Required - Excel (specifically VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Data Sorting)
  • Preferred - Oracle Cloud, Smart View

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Flexible PTO Plan
• Hybrid Model Work Schedule (50% in office)
• 401k Matching Plan
• HSA Employer Contributions
• Student Loan Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• We commit to a transparent, people-first environment where talent is maximized through our diverse, equitable and inclusive community
• We nurture a spirit of belonging, are energized by challenges, celebrate our successes, and achieve individual and collective well-th goals

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.