Staff Accountant - Corporate Accounting Team

Career Opportunity At LPL Financial

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview

The Corporate Accounting team supports all areas of financial reporting for LPL Financial, including external and internal reporting, monthly close, quarterly forecast and annual budget preparation, account analysis, cost savings initiatives, general ledger activities, and special projects as assigned. This position will be responsible for performing various accounting functions related to financial reporting, corporate accounting, and other ad hoc analyses. This person should have strong analytical skills and be able to develop recommendations based on data analysis. The candidate should also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in month end closing activities (i.e., balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis)
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze income statement fluctuations and provide commentary
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review monthly reports and provide analysis and commentary
• Assist with the annual audit, tax filings, and SOX compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

2+ years of experience in public accounting firm or business environment preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office applications required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Self-motivated and results oriented

Pay Range

$55,988-$93,313/year Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.

Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.

Unified Mission: We are one team on one missiontaking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.

Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.

Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.

Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews: LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.