Accounting Spceialist

Position Overview

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way.

We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

The Accounting Specialist provides support to ensure the success of the firm’s financial functions. This position regularly interfaces with employees in all offices, as well as with client personnel, and therefore must represent the firm well in all interactions.

• Approves expense reports to ensure compliance with firm’s expense policy
• Updates and maintains expense reimbursement platform for all employees
• Provides expense-related customer service to the firm
• Responds to internal customer and vendor correspondence
• Processes invoices within the procurement system
• Reviews potential coding errors before integration
• Responsible for reconciling specified general ledger accounts
• Assist with Finance projects and research as required
• Provides support in all other duties as assigned

• Post-Secondary Degree (focus on accounting or related field a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), particularly Excel
• Excellent organization and attention to detail while handling multiple assignments effectively and efficiently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to facilitate engaging presentations to audiences that may include senior leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to generate sound professional relationships in order to successfully, effectively and collaboratively work in a team environment
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision
• Results focused with the ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

In order to be considered, you must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required, in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Base Salary: $63,000 - $73,000

Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.

Application Window:
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 1/16/2026, although longer with business discretion.

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

• Balance Sheets, Decision Making, Finance, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Reporting, Tax Analysis

• Accounts Payable (A-P), Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Math, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Operational Functions, Problem Solving

Roles at this level typically require an Associates or equivalent degree as well as…