Senior Accountant

Company Description Matter Family Office is a multi-family office dedicated to helping families thrive for generations. Founded in 1990 and privately held, Matter provides family operations, wealth planning, investment management, family learning, and project management services to clients nationwide from offices in St. Louis, Denver, and Dallas. Our collaborative culture blends accountability and trust with optimism and fun. Job Description The Senior Accountant owns the day-to-day financial relationship for a portfolio of Matter families and their related entities. This client-facing role reviews the work of Staff Accountants, coordinates with outside legal, financial, and tax professionals, and escalates complex or sensitive matters to the Accounting Manager. It suits someone who catches errors before anyone else, thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and wants to help develop a growing team. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned book of client families, handling routine bill-pay and reporting requestsReview financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, net worth) and bookkeeping prepared by Staff Accountants before publicationReview and, where needed, execute accounts payable and payrollOwn budget-vs-actual analysis and contribute to budgeting and forecastingParticipate in Matter's monthly peer-review and internal-audit processCoordinate with vendors, banks, accountants, attorneys, and financial advisorsMentor and guide Staff AccountantsPrepare reports and follow-up items for client meetings Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; CPA (or progress toward it) preferred4+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years with QuickBooks Online and Bill.comProven bookkeeping mastery and the ability to review and correct others' workIntermediate to advanced knowledge of partnership accounting, book vs. tax, and estate-planning mechanismsUnderstanding of what CPAs need for quarterly estimates and accurate tax returnsExperience managing family finances, including budgeting, bill pay, and cash flowConfident client communicator who is detail-oriented, organized, and self-directedProven discretion with sensitive and confidential informationProficiency with Microsoft Office and Mac-based hardware and software Benefits Matter offers medical and dental plans with HSA/FSA options, employer-paid disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and 10 paid holidays plus competitive vacation and sick leave. We also support continuing education, career growth, and community involvement. Equal Opportunity Matter Family Office is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. We are unable to sponsor work visas.