Summary

The Fund Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Incumbent performs daily administrative functions for various local government investment pools (LGIP).

Essential Functions

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

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.

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

Assists in the preparation and review of monthly statements and quarterly board reports.

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

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

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

Assists and provides backup to other staff.

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 is required. Additional coursework in accounting is preferred.

Prior accounting experience is required, with 5 or more years preferred and experience in financial services.

CPA Preferred.

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.

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

Communication:

Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.