Fund Accountant, Alternative Investment Funds

SEI; Oaks (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A financial services leader in Oaks, Pennsylvania seeks a Fund Accountant to join their Alternative Investment Funds accounting team. You will maintain records for hedge and private equity holdings, coordinate year-end audits, and engage with clients and investment managers. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Accounting or related fields, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent experience.
• Internship experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong client support skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for hedge and private equity holdings.
• Coordinate year-end audit engagements under GAAP.
• Engage with external investment managers on fund inquiries.

Skills

Accounting skills

Written communication

Customer service

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Education

BA / BS in Accounting or related fields

Job description

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Alternative Investment Funds accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients' assigned hedge and private equity funds. As a Fund Accountant, you will act as an intermediary between the funds and their investment managers and serve as the official record keeper for the funds.

What you will do:

• Your skills in accounting will be used by pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources. You will perform timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports. You are responsible to communicate the transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
• As the record keeper for the fund, you will be involved in the coordination and support of various year‑end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards. We will need you to perform due‑diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.
• You will correspond with external investment managers regarding day‑to‑day fund inquiries including fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success.
• We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

What we need from you:

• BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• Internship experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• The self‑motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables without sacrificing excellence or quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily support your clients through email and/or phone calls.
• Strong customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with internal clients and your clients.

What we would like from you:

• A drive to broaden one's knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them.
• Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it's to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business.
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/

For this position, SEI is not hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment or continued employment now or anytime in the future.

SEI's competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 16 days PTO/year pro‑rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back‑up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)-for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we're (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back‑up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.

SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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