Real Assets Fund Accounting Officer — Client-Focused Leadership

State Street; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street in Atlanta seeks an Officer for Fund Accounting & Administration to oversee daily accounting for investment funds and client relationships. You will review financial work papers, statements, and tax work products, coordinating with external auditors and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years in general ledger or audit, leadership experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting or audit experience.
• 1 year of leadership experience.
• Previous financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, vlookup).

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct client relationships and day‑to‑day accounting for investment funds and affiliated entities.
• Review quarterly and annual financial work papers, portfolio schedules, accruals, and PCAP allocations.
• Review quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes; review tax work papers.
• Coordinate annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 firms.
• Manage internal workflow and client deadlines; escalate unusual or potentially suspicious activity as required.

Skills

Client relationships

Supervising staff

Financial reporting

Excel expertise

General ledger

Audit coordination

Education

Accounting degree

CPA or CPA Candidate

Tools

Excel

Job description

State Street in Atlanta seeks an Officer for Fund Accounting & Administration to oversee daily accounting for investment funds and client relationships. You will review financial work papers, statements, and tax work products, coordinating with external auditors and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years in general ledger or audit, leadership experience, and advanced Excel skills.