Brown Advisory

Brown Advisory

Senior Accountant

Baltimore, MD · Senior

No sponsorship$90k-$105kDetected 30 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingFinancial ReportingAccounts PayableVariance Analysis

About the role

  • Company Overview Every firm has a culture - the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization's DNA.
  • Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.
  • Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service.

Responsibilities

  • Perform account and trend analysis on general ledger activity, leveraging reporting tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted analysis to improve efficiency and enhance insight quality.
  • Perform detailed reviews of accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper general ledger classification.
  • Support year-end audits and regulatory examinations, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses; assist in improving audit-readiness through better data organization and controls.
  • Continuously develop technical and professional skills, including staying current on accounting standards, best practices, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled accounting and financial systems.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects, including process-improvement initiatives and system enhancements that support the evolution of the firm's finance and accounting capabilities.
  • This position is designed to allow for rewarding career growth and opportunities for advancement within the accounting function of a global independent investment management and strategic advisory firm.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial industry related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply accounting principles.
  • Execution-focused, with the ability to take individual responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner.
  • You are eager to contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions before issues arise.
  • You are excited about making ongoing process improvements and are open to exploring new tools, including AI assisted workflows, to streamline processes and surface insights.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
  • Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working independently and understanding appropriate times to ask questions and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, research, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • A curious and inquisitive mindset will be beneficial in this role.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in navigating AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot), detailed system-generated source reports, downloading and analyzing data, and Excel functions.
  • Ability to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships.
  • Ability to work at the Baltimore office location.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B, O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).
  • Salary: $90-105k Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long-term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Nice to have

  • CPA license (or progress towards passing CPA exams) strongly preferred but not required.

Compensation

  • Does not include bonus or long-term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Benefits

  • At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.
  • Wellness program participation incentive
  • Financial wellness program
  • Fitness event fee reimbursement
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
  • Adoption Benefits
  • Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Group Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Company info

  • But the truly inspiring firms - the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors - have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out.
  • At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B, O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer s
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