Fund Accountant, Investment Fund Services

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Investment Fund Services accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients’ assigned mutual funds, CITs, ETFs and other pooled vehicles. As a Fund Accountant, you will act as an intermediary between the funds and their investment managers and serve as the official record keeper for the funds. This is an entry level position, where training and support will be provided.

Requirements

BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality
Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily support your clients through email and/or phone calls
Strong customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with your clients and other service providers

Nice To Haves

Internship experience preferred.
An aim to broaden one’s knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments
Attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them
Positivity and congenial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment
Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it is to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

Responsibilities

Calculating the funds’ daily investable cash, expenses, and income.
Calculating and reporting the funds’ daily Net Asset Values (NAV’s).
Processing shareholders’ activity and performing timely reconciliations to the fund’s transfer agent.
Communicating the transactions associated with the fund(s).
Working closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
Supporting various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
Corresponding with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including entering security trades, fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations.
Identifying processes across the division and organization through professional development sessions.
Collaborating with a diverse team.