Fund Accountant I

Ultimus Fund Solutions; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimus Fund Solutions in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Fund Accountant I to support NAV calculations and fund valuations for a defined set of mutual funds. The role requires precise data handling and cross-functional coordination.

You will update trading activity, ensure accurate recording of fund transactions, and reconcile with custodians, transfer agents, and the middle office, while delivering daily cash forecasts and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Relevant experience in fund accounting or financial services.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Update, analyze, and reconcile fund trading activity daily.
• Ensure fund transactions are recorded properly in the accounting system.
• Provide forecasted available cash to fund advisors each morning.
• Reconcile fund accounting records with custodian, transfer agent, and middle office.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and respond to auditor requests for annual fund audits.
• Collaborate with the Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, and Middle Office teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Relevant experience

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

SUMMARY

The Fund Accountant I is responsible for performing various fund valuation processes for the calculation of the net asset valuations (NAV’s) of an assigned set of mutual funds or investment products.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Updates, analyzes, and reconciles all security trading activity received from the fund advisor daily.
• Ensures all fund transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Applies accounting and finance principles to asset types.
• Provides fund advisors with forecasted available cash every morning in a quick and accurate manner.
• Reconciles fund accounting records for custodian, transfer agent, and middle office daily.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for other fund activity and delivers periodic auditor requests for annual fund audits.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Contact as needed with external business partners regarding general information, audits, inquiries, or reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with the Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, and Middle Office departments, as needed.

May perform other duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Relevant experience.
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE

• Accounting and finance principles.
• Stocks, bonds, options, and futures.
• Financial industry terminology.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
• Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.