Accountant III

LanceSoft Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Denver, CO is seeking a tax analyst with 1–3 years of mutual fund tax experience to join our finance team. You will perform technical analyses for Subchapter M investment companies and partnerships, and support tax provisions, ASC 740 work, and fund distributions calculations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and collaboration with auditors. You will contribute to policy updates and ongoing process improvements while maintaining meticulous records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of mutual fund tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of mutual fund tax and accounting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax analyses in regulated investment companies (Subchapter M) and investment partnerships.
• Prepare tax provisions, ASC 740 documentation and disclosures
• Prepare and/or review the calculation of fund distributions in accordance with excise tax requirements
• Interact with external auditors
• Update department training materials and policies, procedures and timelines
• Make recommendations for improvements to department processes and procedures
• Complete department tracking and reporting
• Additional duties as requested or assigned

Skills

Mutual fund tax knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Word and Excel

VBA (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

VBA (optional)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical tax analyses in the highly specialized areas of regulated investment companies (Subchapter M) and investment partnerships
• Prepare tax provisions, ASC 740 documentation, and financial statement tax disclosures
• Prepare and/or review the calculation of fund distributions in accordance with excise tax requirements
• Interact with external auditors
• Update department training materials
• Assist in establishing department policies, procedures and timelines
• Make recommendations for improvements to department processes and procedures
• Complete department tracking and reporting
• Additional duties as requested or assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• One to three years of experience in mutual fund tax
• Strong knowledge of mutual fund industry and mutual fund tax and accounting
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• VBA experience a plus but not required