Mutual Fund Tax Associate Analyst

Citi • Boston, MA

1d • $74,390 - $103,810 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Tax Officer will prepare tax workpapers for Regulated Investment Companies (“RICs”). This role involves preparing income and excise tax provisions and estimates for RICs, as well as asset diversification and gross income qualification tests. The analyst will also prepare year-end shareholder reporting calculations for Form 1099-DIV, assist with audits, and respond to client inquiries. A strong understanding of mutual funds and financial markets is expected, along with the ability to complete training sessions to enhance industry knowledge and work on special projects and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel.
• Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts.
• Superior time management skills.
• Superior communication skills.
• High quality customer service to internal and external clients.
• Ability to produce high quality results independently.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Ability to work with and assist other officers in meeting common goals.
• Initiative in self-development.
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Superior attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax workpapers for Regulated Investment Companies (“RICs”).
• Prepare income and excise tax provisions and estimates for RICs.
• Prepare asset diversification and gross income qualification tests for RICs.
• Prepare year end shareholder reporting calculations to provide to transfer agents for production of Form 1099-DIV.
• Assist with audits and provide support as necessary.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of mutual funds and financial markets.
• Respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries.
• Complete training sessions to increase industry knowledge.
• Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assigned.
• Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree