Fund Accounting Associate Analyst

About the Role

The Financial Administration Associate Analyst will analyze, monitor, and implement budgets for clients, ensuring timely payment of fund expenses. They will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with other reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting, and year-end tax reporting requirements. Additionally, they may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
• Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly Total Return calculations
• Prepare quarterly Board reports
• Assist in fund year-end tax reporting
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g., N-CSR, N-CEN, 24F-2, N-1A)
• Respond timely to internal and external client inquiries
• Complete on-going training sessions to increase industry knowledge
• Work on special projects, other regulatory filings, and ad hoc requests as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated ability to work independently of direct supervision
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Demonstrated basic understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related area, or equivalent work experience
• 0-1 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry

Key Attributes

• Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts
• Effective time management skills
• Effective communication skills
• High quality customer service to internal and external clients
• Ability to produce high quality results
• Effective technical writing skills
• Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
• Initiative in self-development
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
• Effective attention to detail