Entry Level Analyst

About the Role

The Junior Fund Accountant is responsible for specialized accounting support of commingled investment portfolios within the business line. Leveraging our fund accounting technology, Fund Accountants will complete one or more key aspects of net asset value execution, including transactions, capital stock, expenses, corporate actions, cash, and special handling, as well as break identification and resolution. Fund Accountants ensure daily accounting deliverables are timely and accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries.
• Verify information and escalate problem items.
• Manage daily volume and ensure daily output maintains department and team standards for quality and timeliness.
• Help ensure team deadlines and requirements are being met.
• Manage daily production reporting.
• Monitor and assist in the resolution of issues.
• Follow up on open inquiries.
• Interact with other departments to resolve issues.
• Perform break follow-up and resolution.
• Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues and minimize risk and exposure.
• Communicate with internal departments as necessary.
• Contribute to management reporting, including Clarity, PVCs, past dues, cash breaks, and R&A analysis.
• Develop an understanding of how specific functions impact the firm.
• Contribute to division and firm process improvement activities.
• Identify efficiencies to improve individual productivity.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently despite resource and time constraints.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work U.S. holidays.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.