Operations Accountant IV

About the position

We’re looking for an Operations Accountant IV to join our Principal Custody Solutions (PCS) team! This role is client facing facilitating onboarding of new business, bringing records up to our standards setting the clients up for success! In this role you'll be responsible for accurately balancing and correcting financial transactions in customer accounts as needed and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation. At this level you'll be responsible for more complex problems and act as a subject matter expert on some topics. Use in-depth knowledge and experience to independently perform review of customer trust accounting using accounting analysis techniques. Build relationships and communicate with internal and external personnel including senior staff, administration, outside vendors and/or industry contacts. Lead or actively participate in large and/or advanced projects, new initiatives, process reviews and system enhancements. Serve as a mentor, technical trainer, and resource to junior or less tenured team members.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding of new business and bring records up to standards.
• Balance and correct financial transactions in customer accounts.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform review of customer trust accounting using accounting analysis techniques.
• Build relationships and communicate with internal and external personnel.
• Lead or participate in large and/or advanced projects and new initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and technical trainer to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years relevant accounting experience.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, time management, planning, decision making, and communication skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic proficiency with key MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams) and/or system skills required.
• Ability to handle multiple, increasingly complex tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter and work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of SEI Trust3000 and FIS InvestOne reporting systems.
• Experience in custody operations or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees.
• Pension eligibility.