Senior Fund Accountant

ROLE - 9 month contract

Evaluates and reconciles complex funds including mutual, commingled, and collective for production
of client month-end reports or for daily valuation. Verifies complex transactions, audits income reports within scheduled timeframes and resolves exceptions on a daily basis for fund accounts. Works completely independently, and with the most complicated and difficult funds.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Verifies accuracy of information reviewing reports against performance procedures.
 Assists in the timely preparation of reports and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and performance standards.
 Records and responds to partner and client inquiries, providing guidance and resolving
exceptions.
 Assists manager in researching new accounting issues and security types, and on other special projects. Stays abreast of industry and accounting trends and disseminates information to team.
 Works with partner groups and assists in the development of new procedures or enhancements to current processes to improve team productivity.
 Provides initial training for new staff.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

 Knowledge of complex accounting and securities processing procedures
 Analytical skills are required to research and resolve inquiries.
 Strong written and oral communication skills are required to disseminate information to team.
 Strong experience in accounting, financial industry operations or fund valuation.