Investment Accountant

University of Texas Investment Management Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Investment Management Co (UTIMCO) invites applications for a Major Fund Accounting and Reporting team member in Austin, TX. The role covers a broad range of investment accounting and operations across asset classes, including private investments, hedge funds, and public markets.

You will support monthly closes, valuations, reconciliations, financial statements, and fee calculations, while collaborating across UTIMCO teams to maintain accuracy, transparency, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in public accounting or other financial services accounting role.
• Display understanding of team workflow processes.
• Display working knowledge of applications and technology tools used in team workflow processes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Elevated attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and presence to communicate effectively.
• Collegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulness.
• Constructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting and Operations – Monthly accounting close processes, private investment and hedge fund valuation/pricing, monitoring activity, consolidations, and financial statements.
• Organizational Health – Build relationships across UTIMCO teams to foster a positive culture.
• Ad Hoc Project – Participate in special reporting requests as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Integrity and ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Power BI or equivalent

Job description

The Major Fund Accounting and Reporting team member will be involved in a wide range of investment accounting and operational activities across multiple asset classes – cash, domestic and global equities, fixed income, real estate, natural resources, hedge funds, and private investments.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Fund Accounting and Operations – Prepare supporting workpapers and reports to support both internal and external client’s informational needs including but not limited to:
  • Monthly accounting close processes
  • Private investment and hedge fund monthly valuation/pricing processes
  • Monitoring private investment activity (calls and distributions)
  • Monitoring and preparing public and hedge fund investment activity (calls and distributions)
  • Consolidation processes
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports
  • Bank and external fund manager reconciliations
  • Audit work papers and other information
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Management fee calculations and payments
• Organizational Health – Build relationships across the OAR team and all other UTIMCO teams in order to foster an excellent culture within the organization
• Ad Hoc Project and Reporting Requests – Participate in projects and preparation of special ad hoc reporting requests as assigned

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in public accounting or other financial services accounting role
• Display understanding of team workflow processes
• Display working knowledge of applications and technology tools used in team workflow processes
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Elevated attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and presence to communicate effectively
• Collegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulness
• Constructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization
• Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and transparency
• Cultural fit is a must in a respectful, collegial, and open working environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Power BI or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA

NOTE: This role requires in-office, 4 days a week, Monday thru Thursday.

As part of UTIMCO’s Code of Ethics and personal trading compliance requirements, employees are subject to restrictions and reporting obligations related to personal securities trading activities, including activities conducted through household or dependent accounts. Please refer to UTIMCO’s Code of Ethics for additional information regarding these requirements. If you or someone in your household engages in extensive personal trading, please raise the issue with Human Resources for further discussion.

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