Fund Accountant, Associate

Summary

The Entry Level Fund Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Incumbent performs daily administrative functions for various LGIP’s: local government investment pools

Essential Functions

Consistently demonstrates exceptional internal and external service with clients, along with the core values: Integrity, Commitment and Performance.

Models, mentors, and leads colleagues teams to develop innovative methods and approaches for efficacy.

Spearheads exceptional, long lasting internal, client and vendor relationships.

Steward of compliance, coordinates with company staff to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations and reports.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting LGIP activity.

Communicates, recommends, and assists with enhancement and maintenance of procedures and related systems and reports.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions.

Performs reconciliations, including cash, asset and past due; researches and clears reconciling items.

Assists clients and staff by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.

Assists in the review of monthly statements

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

Conducts accounting activity required for processing funds and maintains accounting records in accordance with departmental procedures.

Conducts activity required for processing funds.

Assists and provides backup to other staff.

Communicates, recommends, and assists with enhancement and maintenance of procedures and related system reports.

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) degree from four-year college or university with a major in Accounting.

Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Interpersonal:

Ability to take initiative and willingness to go the extra mile for our clients

Attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize work with many conflicting deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to collaborate and problem solve with both technology and business team members.

Communication:

Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal