Fund Accountant I

Ultimus Fund Solutions - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Fund Accountant I at Ultimus Fund Solutions is responsible for performing various fund valuation processes, specifically calculating the net asset valuations (NAVs) of assigned mutual funds or investment products. This entry-level position involves daily updates, analysis, and reconciliation of security trading activities, ensuring accurate recording of fund transactions, and providing timely cash forecasts to fund advisors.

Responsibilities

• Update, analyze, and reconcile all security trading activity received from the fund advisor daily.
• Ensure all fund transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Apply accounting and finance principles to various asset types.
• Provide fund advisors with forecasted available cash every morning accurately.
• Reconcile fund accounting records for custodian, transfer agent, and middle office daily.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for other fund activity and deliver periodic auditor requests for annual fund audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in fund accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including stocks, bonds, options, and futures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice-to-haves

• Creative and critical thinking skills for troubleshooting issues.
• Strong multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking and meticulous approach with a commitment to quality and efficiency.