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Bookkeeper – High Net Worth Accounting Associate

Breakwater Accounting + Advisory
Location
Wilmington, DE
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Private Client
Salary
$45,000–55,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 1 year of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience for High Net Worth families
  • Familiarity with Trusts and Estates and various types of entities
  • Experience using QuickBooks Online (QBO) within the last 5 years
  • Ability to manage multiple sets of books simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
What the job really is

As a Bookkeeper – High Net Worth Accounting Associate at Breakwater Accounting + Advisory, you will engage in detailed bookkeeping and accounting tasks for High Net Worth families. Your responsibilities will include recording financial account activity, managing reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and assisting in client onboarding. You will also communicate directly with clients and their advisors, ensuring accurate documentation and organization within accounting systems.

Benefits
  • Fully remote work environment
  • Culture-building events 2x annually
  • Collaborative, low-ego team culture
  • Five weeks PTO plus holidays
  • Full benefits package + 401(k) match
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $45,000–55,000, which may be lower than industry standards for similar roles
  • Position requires experience specifically with High Net Worth families, which may limit candidate pool
  • Role emphasizes technology-forward approach, indicating a need for adaptability to new tools
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