Accounting Associate Jobs in Arizona

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Job Overview:

The Associate Data Recon Analyst provides Advisory Accounting support to the Performance and Data Reconciliation (PDR) department by identifying, troubleshooting, and solving accounting and data issues. This role works closely with both Analysts and Senior Analysts to document and maintain department processes and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Owning accountability to fulfill and complete reconciliation breaks within strict service level agreement (SLA) guidelines.
• Working effectively and efficiently through month-end transactional and performance quality controls.
• Supporting data flow management and quality control to ensure processing of investment data into downstream systems.
• Identifying, troubleshooting and solving for accounting and data related issues.
• Analyzing and addressing abnormalities that impact fee billing calculations with comprehension of monthly rate of returns.
• Supporting process improvement, creation, documentation, and implementation; partnering with Analysts and Senior Analysts to maintain and update department procedures.
• Supporting the team in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Organizing processes and tracking progress toward team and individual goals.
• Validating performance returns using time- and money-weighted performance calculations.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office a week (M/T/W)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Finance preferred)
• Microsoft Suite with advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
• Basic SQL knowledge
• Database management experience
• Multi-sleeve reconciliation skills

Core Competencies:

• Understanding of complex financial vehicles
• Time management organizational skills with the ability to work independently
• Professionalism in a virtual environment, along with a team-oriented mindset and engagement
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to solving and preventing problems
• Motivated and agile; able to adapt to changing priorities

Pay Range:

$23.27-$38.82/hour

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.