Accounting Associate

Position Summary

Amplify is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our Finance & Accounting team. This position will play an important role in performing accounts payable functions, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting activities of a growing investment management organization.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with detailed financial information, and able to manage recurring accounting responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy. This role will work closely with the broader Finance & Accounting team and will provide hands-on support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and the monthly close process.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of outgoing payments including ACH, wire, and check payment processing
• Preparation of vendor payments and maintenance of supporting documentation
• Process and record day-to-day accounting transactions within NetSuite
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card, and as needed balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting documentation for review
• Process vendor invoices and ensure expenses are coded to the appropriate entity, department, fund, and expense classification
• Record customer payments and assist with accounts receivable activity
• Investigate transaction discrepancies and work cross functionally to resolve reconciling items
• Maintain organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate investor communications and support the annual K-1 process, including maintaining investor information, organizing documentation, and assisting with K-1 distribution and related inquiries.
• Develop a strong understanding of upstream transaction flows (AP, AR, and expense processes) to ensure proper tagging and alignment with reporting and consolidation requirements
• Help maintain strong documentation and internal controls around accounting processes
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support to the Finance & Accounting team as needed

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• 2 – 4+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a similar accounting operations role.
• Proficient Excel skills
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system
• Comfortable communicating with vendors, employees, investors, and other external parties to resolve inquiries and obtain required information.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations

Preferred

• Experience in asset management, financial services, or investment funds
• Familiarity with partnership accounting/concepts and tax requirements.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proactive, process-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment