Fund Accounting Associate Analyst

Citigroup; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability 보험

Wellness programs

Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, &

Paid holidays

Job summary

Citigroup is seeking a Financial Administration Associate Analyst to analyze budgets, monitor fund expenses, and ensure timely payments. You will review distributions, prepare Board reports, and assist in tax reporting for investment funds in line with GAAP/SEC requirements.

The role also covers preparing financial statements, reviewing SEC filings, and communicating with clients while learning investment fund operations and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience.
• 0-1 years accounting or reporting experience in registered investment company or financial services industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses.
• Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations.
• Prepare quarterly Board reports.
• Assist in fund year-end tax reporting.
• Support preparation/review of financial statements and SEC filings (e.g., N-CSR, N-CEN, 24F-2, N-1A).
• Demonstrate understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets.
• Respond to internal/external client inquiries.
• Engage in ongoing training and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independence

Self-development

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Financial Administration Associate Analyst

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Financial Administration Associate Analyst ("Associate Analyst") will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses. Associate Analysts will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with other reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements. Additionally, Associate Analysts may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") requirements.

• Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
• Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations
• Prepare quarterly Board reports
• Assist in fund year-end tax reporting
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g. N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets
• Respond timely to internal and external client inquiries
• Complete on-going training sessions to increase industry knowledge
• Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assigned

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience
• 0-1 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel

Ability to demonstrate the following attributes consistently:

• Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts
• Effective time management skills
• Effective communication skills
• High quality customer service to internal and external clients
• Ability to produce high quality results
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles
• Effective technical writing skills
• Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
• Initiative in self-development
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
• Effective organizational skills
• Work independently of direct supervision
• Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
• Effective attention to detail

Education:

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Fund Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Columbus Ohio United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$50,600.00 - $70,600.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including:

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs

Citi also offers paid time off packages, including:

• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays

For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Nov 06, 2026

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