Fund Accountant III

Duties & Responsibilities:

Independently utilizes generally accepted accounting principles, Fund Accountant III’s are responsible for all functions related to the daily calculation of the net asset value for multiple mutual funds. Fund Accountant III’s are responsible for performing the accounting, pricing, review and reconciliation functions for multiple funds. The fund and/or security types increase in complexity with the tenure of the accountant. 

• Oversee general ledger accounting functions for multiple funds
• Prepare and review preliminary trial balance and NAV calculation for multiple funds
• Monitor and analyze income and expense accruals to ensure GAAP compliance
• Analyze corporate action application for GAAP compliance
• Reconcile cash settlements to the custodian and prime broker records
• Reconcile position quantity to the custodian and prime broker records
• Investigate and resolve cash or position discrepancies by collaborating with the custodian, prime brokers, transfer agency, advisor, and/or portfolio managers/traders 
• Review and resolve trade detail exceptions to ensure transactions are accurately reflected by collaborating with the advisor/portfolio manager or trader.
• Analyze security pricing exceptions to ensure proper prices are used in the calculation of the NAV
• Partner with various internal/external parties to ensure compliance with SEC regulations, IRS, and GAAP reporting regulations
• Coordinate audit materials as well as responses to audit inquiries
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

MINIMUM:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Moderate Microsoft Office skills with intermediate Excel skills. Demonstrated aptitude and experience with in-house software.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a daily deadline driven environment
• Interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrate initiative both independently and within a diverse team or with a diverse range of people

Requirements

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following Accounting, Finance, Investment Banking, Economics, or International Business
• Four (4) years external Funding accounting or related experience or Three (3) and a half year of UMB Fund accounting experience.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment

Compensation Range:

Minimum: $51,480.00 - Maximum: $119,200.00

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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