Brown Advisory Incorporated

Senior Accountant

Brown Advisory Incorporated$90K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial industry experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • CPA license preferred but not mandatory.
  • Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Record and review daily financial transactions accurately.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Conduct variance analysis and generate internal financial reports for management.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data validation and analysis.
  • Assist with year-end audits and regulatory examinations.
  • Enhance documentation of procedures, policies, and controls.
  • Engage in process improvement projects and system enhancements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness program incentives and financial wellness programs.
  • Gym membership discounts and fitness event reimbursements.
  • Telemedicine program access for enrolled employees.
  • Paid parental leave and child-related reimbursements.
Full Job Description
Brown Advisory is currently seeking a professional, energetic and detail oriented individual to fill the Senior Accountant position within our Baltimore office location with primary responsibility for the day-to-day recording and review of financial transactions. This individual is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, performing variance analysis and preparing monthly internal financial reporting for senior leadership. 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. We expect the Senior Accountant to: • Be thorough and accurate. You will be tasked with ensuring data integrity, identifying and addressing process improvements in our financial operations, and developing solutions. You will leverage available tools-including automation and AI enabled features within our systems-to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will have strong organizational skills allowing you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. • Be curious and proactive. You are eager to contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions before we even know there are issues. 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. • Be a team player. You raise your hand to help others on the team and offer support without being told to do so. You bring a positive attitude, assume positive intent from colleagues and managers, and share knowledge-particularly around new tools or efficiencies-with the broader team. • Be a natural problem-solver. You identify challenges, analyze root causes, seek to understand the rationale behind current processes, and then propose solutions-leveraging data, system capabilities, and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate)-to improve outcomes. • Work independently. You follow tasks through to completion, meet commitments, and proactively seek guidance as necessary. You are comfortable using modern tools to manage workflows, track progress, and improve personal productivity. • Be discreet. You exhibit a high level of professionalism with respect to maintaining confidential and sensitive information, including the responsible use of AI tools in accordance with firm policies, data privacy standards, and regulatory requirements. • Have a positive, service-oriented mindset. You provide impeccable support to Brown Advisory team members and regularly interact with colleagues within and outside of accounting. You communicate directly, concisely, and clearly-both in writing and verbally-and can adapt your tone and message across audiences. • Demonstrate strong accounting acumen and communication skills. The ideal candidate has a deep interest in accounting, outstanding writing and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a collaborative, global environment. You will build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management, using data and insights to support decision-making. The primary duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • General operational and accounting responsibilities, as necessary. • Participate in the preparation and/or review of monthly and quarterly journal entries, account reconciliations and other underlying data, using system tools and automation where available to identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items timely. • Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial reporting for senior management, incorporating analytical review techniques and data-driven insights to highlight trends, anomalies, and significant changes. • Assist with firmwide budgeting and forecasting, including data validation, variance analysis, and supporting schedules; contribute ideas for process enhancements using financial systems and analytical tools. • 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. • Continually improve documentation of procedures, policies, 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. Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years of accounting or financial industry related experience. • Bachelor's degree required in Accounting required. • CPA license (or progress towards passing CPA exams) strongly preferred but not required. • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply accounting principles. • 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. • Execution-focused, with the ability to take individual responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner. • 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. • Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and thoughtfully leverage new technologies and tools, including AI-enabled productivity solutions 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). MD Salary: $90-105k; Commensurate with experience and location. This range does not include bonus or long-term incentive eligibility, which are applicable for this role. Benefits At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits. • Medical • Dental • Vision • Wellness program participation incentive • Financial wellness program • Fitness event fee reimbursement • Gym membership discounts • Colleague Assistance Program • Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical) • Adoption Benefits • Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short Term Disability • Paid parental leave • Group Long Term Disability • Pet Insurance • 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

About Brown Advisory Incorporated

Brown Advisory is an investment management firm that provides wealth management, strategic advisory, and philanthropic services to individuals, families, and institutions. The firm manages assets for clients in the United States and internationally. Brown Advisory was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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700 employees
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Founded
1993
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