Fund Accounting, Senior Associate

State Street•Boston, MA

3d•$52,000 - $84,760

About The Position

State Street is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting associate to join its North America Accounting Organization and lead a team of Fund Accountants responsible for producing and delivering NAVs for clients. The Senior Associate manages the Accounting team's daily operations and production activities while coordinating internal workflows, client deadlines, and client relationships. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues across departments, supporting compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits, and identifying and escalating unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity in accordance with corporate policy and operating procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 2 years of related experience, preferably in financial services.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strategic and analytical thinking.
High responsiveness.
Ability to collaborate across organizations and levels.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Ability to adapt to change and multitask.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including time management and prioritization.
Initiative and the ability to perform well under pressure while handling multiple assignments.
Ability to work efficiently and meet client deliverables.

Responsibilities

Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
Manage client relationships and liaise daily with client personnel.
Build collaborative relationships with inter-departmental contacts to achieve business goals.
Oversee the Accounting team's NAV production activities.
Manage the Accounting team's daily operations and production activities.
Assist with compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits.
Identify unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report or escalate it in accordance with corporate policies and relevant operating procedures.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability, with other optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards, with certain sales-role exceptions.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.