Intern, Fund Accounting

Ultimus Fund Solutions•Cincinnati, OH

21h

About The Position

The Intern, Fund Accounting will mirror the responsibilities of a Fund Accountant I and is responsible for the accurate and timely calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds of Ultimus Fund Solutions.

Requirements

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
Accounting and finance principles for basic investment vehicles.
Stocks, bonds, options, and futures.
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.
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered.

Responsibilities

Performs daily accounting functions for assigned funds to include calculating and delivering net asset values for various mutual funds.
Updates and monitors daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure accuracy of daily NAV calculation.
Ensures all fund transactions are properly posted to the accounting system.
Applies accounting and finance principles to numerous asset types; primarily equity-like securities.
Provides fund advisors with forecasted available cash for funds every morning in a quick and accurate manner.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Reconciles fund records to custodian, transfer agent, and portfolio groups daily.
Prepares and reconciles daily trial balances for assigned funds.
Contact as needed with external business partners regarding general information, audits, inquiries, or reporting requirements.
Collaborates with the Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, and Middle Office departments, as needed.
May perform other duties as required and assigned.