Fund Accountant, Alternative Investment Funds (Hybrid)

SEI1GLOBAL•Upper Providence Township, PA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Alternative Investment Funds accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients’ assigned hedge and private equity funds. 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. What you will do: Your skills in accounting will be used by pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources. You will perform timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports. You are responsible to communicate the transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages As the record keeper for the fund, you will be involved in the coordination and support of various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards. We will need you to perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations You will correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career

Requirements

BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience
Internship experience preferred
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
The self-motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables 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 internal clients and your clients
For this position, SEI is not hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment or continued employment now or anytime in the future.

Nice To Haves

A drive 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
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them
Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment
Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it’s 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. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/

Responsibilities

Pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources
Performing timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports
Communicating the transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages
Coordination and support of various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards
Performing due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations
Corresponding with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations
Attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions
Identifying processes across the division and organization
Partnering with a diverse team and grow your career