Mutual Fund Tax Accountant

U.S. Bank • Milwaukee, WI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund, closed-end fund and/or business development company client. Responsible for primary contact with fund clients including coordination of activities and communications of fund operations and service providers such as investment advisor, custodian, transfer agent, fund accountant, attorneys and auditors. Duties may include monitoring and/or reviewing a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends. Help prepare and/or review financial statements for client shareholders and test/review portfolio compliance with SEC, GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• One to two years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles which directly affect the mutual fund industry and their clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund budgets
• Monitor expenses
• Support the preparation and review of shareholder financial statements
• Work closely with regulatory and compliance requirements, including SEC and GAAP standards
• Contribute to the accuracy and integrity of portfolio compliance reporting
• Coordinate activities and communications of fund operations and service providers
• Monitor and/or review a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends
• Prepare and/or review financial statements for client shareholders
• Test/review portfolio compliance with SEC, GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level