Senior Accountant Fund

Grow your career with a growing organization

Whether theyre helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, thats hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, youll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

Under general supervision, performs the daily accounting and valuation of the Great West Funds.  Assists in training new portfolio accountants, and assists the Manager in reviewing monthly reports and daily reconciliations.

What you will do:

• Processes daily cash transactions, post accounting entries, prepare wire requests, research transaction exceptions, and assure timely clearing of cash activity. 
• Review new security master file set-up for new portfolio security purchases.
• Processes daily accounting journals, reconciles daily trial balance accounts and bank statements, analyzes account activity, posts manual adjusting entries, and calculates timely and accurate monthly portfolio valuations. 
• Reconciles portfolio contributions and withdrawals to Transfer Agent Activity.
• Prepares and distributes monthly reconciliation reports for the Funds. 
• Reconciles GL accounts, investigate reconciling items, and resolves open issues
• Prepares various daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial and compliance reports
• Assists the Manager by reviewing monthly reports and reconciliations.  Assists with training new staff.  
• Leads support activities for internal and external audit requests
• Assists with department projects to meet annual bonus objectives
• Other duties as assigned 

What you will bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Four to five years Mutual Fund Valuations, Accounting and/or Financial Reporting experience. 

What will set you apart:

• Without a specialized Bachelors degree, an additional four years directly related experience is required.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***