Senior Accountant

Overview

ABOUT TWAIN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
Twain Financial Partners is an investment firm located in St. Louis, MO, with over $6 billion in assets under management within the public-private partnership sector. Our firm works with a wide variety of investment types, specializing in tax credit, structured debt, and real estate transactions. Twain works closely with financial institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals to structure and manage investments that offer both attractive economic return and social benefits.

Description
ABOUT TWAIN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
Twain Financial Partners is an investment firm located in St. Louis, MO, with over $6 billion in assets under management within the public-private partnership sector. Our firm works with a wide variety of investment types, specializing in tax credit, structured debt, and real estate transactions. Twain works closely with financial institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals to structure and manage investments that offer both attractive economic return and social benefits.

The Senior Accountant position will primarily be responsible for a portfolio of investment entities. This position requires someone with leadership abilities that can support and develop our staff accountants while also maintaining full cycle accounting for assigned entities. This full-time position is in St. Louis, Missouri and requires little or no travel.

• Prepare and review general ledger entries to accurately record business transactions in compliance with accounting standards
• Review of general ledger account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy
• Provide training and oversight to staff accountants, acting as the primary resource for guidance and issue resolution while fostering professional growth
• Develop and enhance process improvements for the accounting function, including the documentation of standard procedures
• Serve as a point of contact for partners and clients, providing guidance on accounting policies and compliance with governing legal documents.
• Monitor cash flows for entities within the assigned portfolio, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational and financial requirements.
• Review and approve disbursements
• Prepare loan schedules and initiate wire/ACH transactions for distributions, loan advances, and payments, ensuring all required approvals are obtained.
• Review closing legal documents and reporting requirements, identifying any inconsistencies between loan documents and financial records, and partnering with attorneys and accountants to resolve issues
• Prepare customized financial statements tailored to each client’s specific reporting needs.
• Assist with audits and tax return preparation by third-party accounting firms, as needed
• Prepare investor reporting in accordance with the requirements outlined in governing legal documents.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Accounting and general ledger maintenance experience, full-cycle accounting
• Expert ability to identify and resolve exceptions and interpret data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, even amid shifting priorities and tight timelines
• Must be able to work independently but also in a team environment

• Leadership experience (formal or informal) in developing and mentoring colleagues
• Basic tax experience or knowledge
• Proven ability to help colleagues resolve issues effectively.