Investment Accountant

Utimco•Austin, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Major Fund Accounting and Reporting team member will be involved in a wide range of investment accounting and operational activities across multiple asset classes – cash, domestic and global equities, fixed income, real estate, natural resources, hedge funds, and private investments. Overall Responsibilities : Fund Accounting and Operations – Prepare supporting workpapers and reports to support both internal and external client’s informational needs including but not limited to: Monthly accounting close processes Private investment and hedge fund monthly valuation/pricing processes Monitoring private investment activity (calls and distributions) Monitoring and preparing public and hedge fund investment activity (calls and distributions) Consolidation processes Monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports Bank and external fund manager reconciliations Audit work papers and other information Financial Statement Preparation Management fee calculations and payments Organizational Health – Build relationships across the OAR team and all other UTIMCO teams in order to foster an excellent culture within the organization Ad Hoc Project and Reporting Requests – Participate in projects and preparation of special ad hoc reporting requests as assigned

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum of 3 years' experience in public accounting or other financial services accounting role
Display understanding of team workflow processes
Display working knowledge of applications and technology tools used in team workflow processes
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
Elevated attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communications skills and presence to communicate effectively
Collegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulness
Constructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization
Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and transparency
Cultural fit is a must in a respectful, collegial, and open working environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Power BI or equivalent

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA

Responsibilities

Fund Accounting and Operations – Prepare supporting workpapers and reports to support both internal and external client’s informational needs including but not limited to:
Monthly accounting close processes
Private investment and hedge fund monthly valuation/pricing processes
Monitoring private investment activity (calls and distributions)
Monitoring and preparing public and hedge fund investment activity (calls and distributions)
Consolidation processes
Monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports
Bank and external fund manager reconciliations
Audit work papers and other information
Financial Statement Preparation
Management fee calculations and payments
Organizational Health – Build relationships across the OAR team and all other UTIMCO teams in order to foster an excellent culture within the organization
Ad Hoc Project and Reporting Requests – Participate in projects and preparation of special ad hoc reporting requests as assigned