Accounting Associate

Pzena Investment Management is hiring an Accounting Associate to support the Finance team’s financial operations, with a focus on accounts payable, travel and expense, and cash management. The role also supports month-end close, budgeting, audits, financial reporting, and other Finance department operations.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and employee expense reimbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements through Tipalti and Expensify
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives across accounts payable and travel and expense functions
• Support daily cash management activities, including cash tracking, bank transaction processing, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and fixed asset reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and month-end close documentation
• Collaborate with Finance team members on the preparation and analysis of the annual budget and mid-year financial reports
• Support internal and external audit processes, including the preparation and organization of requested documentation
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and presentations as needed
• Provide additional administrative and operational support to the Finance department as assigned

What they're looking for:

• 1-2 years of experience supporting a finance team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and complete high-quality work under strict deadlines
• At this time, Pzena Investment Management will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Experience with NetSuite a plus

Benefits:

• Year-end discretionary bonus
• Additional health cover
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Pension
• Firm contributions to causes important to employees through firm Charitable Giving and Charitable Matching programs
• Mentorship Program
• Lunch & Learns
• Sponsoring workgroups and committees to recommend business improvements
• Team building activities in local offices and as a global firm