Summary

The Sterling Group is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Accountant to join our team. The Accountant will report to the VP, Management Company Accounting and will assist with the accounting and financial reporting functions for The Sterling Group.

We are a small group of highly motivated professionals dedicated to creating exceptional companies and being the best in class. If you are looking for a dynamic, growing firm where you can use your talents, we would love to hear from you! As part of a small team, you will work closely with upper management in an active role to drive improvements and maintain integrity of our processes and procedures. This role is a great opportunity for the right person looking to advance their career and work with a growing private equity firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of TSG’s firm-wide financial reporting, including but not limited to the annual budget, monthly forecast, and quarterly business reviews for distribution to executive management and ownership
• Continuous improvement of processes and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure accounting record integrity, reliability, and asset preservation
• Maintain the books and records, including journal entries, intercompany adjustments, transfers, and reconciliations for multiple entities
• Perform month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance and balance sheet/income statement reconciliations
• Assist with treasury functions, including cash management and reconciliations for over 150 accounts
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and assignments as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting from an accredited university
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLookup, etc.)

Competencies

• Highest degree of personal integrity, judgment, and professional ethics
• Tech savvy and able to enhance use of systems
• Must be efficient and confident working within multiple accounting applications, general ledgers, and financial operations / reporting systems
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of the team to proactively identify and resolve issues
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, organized and methodical
• Ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, and constant change in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills