Fund Accountant, Alternative Investment Funds

About the Role

SEI's Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) is seeking new members for its Alternative Investment Funds accounting team. The primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for clients' assigned hedge and private equity funds. As a Fund Accountant, you will act as an intermediary between funds and their investment managers and serve as the official record keeper.

Key Responsibilities

• Price and maintain timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources.
• Perform timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports.
• Communicate transactions associated with the fund(s).
• Work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
• Coordinate and support year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
• Perform due diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries, including fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations.
• Identify processes across the division and organization through professional development sessions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables without sacrificing excellence or quality.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• Internship experience preferred.
• A drive to broaden one’s knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Embody SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.