Control Accounting Specialist I

Ultimus•Greenwood Village, CO

12d

About The Position

The Control Accounting Specialist I is responsible for facilitating money movements and bank account reconciliations based on daily transactions for clients of Ultimus Fund Solutions.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, tax, finance, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in an accounting, reconciliation, or finance related role.
Experience working in the Mutual Fund Industry.
Accounting and financial principles.
Reporting and wire entry on bank websites.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Adobe Acrobat.
Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Instructs custody movements from daily money movement activity.
Reviews accuracy of daily money movements to and from custody bank accounts; follows-up on discrepancies.
Enters, releases, and approves wires to and from custody banks by predetermined deadlines.
Enters, releases, and approves wires for shareholder redemption requests.
Assists with daily research on any outstanding items regarding bank account reconciliation.
Reviews and decides ACH and checks positive pay items.
Facilitates federal and state tax withholding payments.
Reconciles assigned bank accounts to ensure items are resolved in a timely manner.
Accurately reports aged reconciliation items.
Assists the Fund Accounting department regarding any questions that arise in any dollar or share discrepancies.
Coordinates follow-up of outstanding bank account reconciliation items with internal departments to ensure timely resolution.
May perform other duties as required and assigned.