Staff Accountant

Ultimus Fund Solutions; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimus Fund Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant (Fund) to maintain daily cash transactions and the general ledger for client funds. The role involves preparing quarterly financial statements and related schedules, and responding to client and investor requests.

The position requires regular interaction with team members and management and offers opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced fund accounting environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• MBA/MSA and CPA preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic journal entries and maintain general ledger.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and cash composition reports.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for management review.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for management review.
• Prepare basic capital calls and distributions for management approval.
• Correspond with client investors to address inquiries.
• Prepare wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and sign off.
• Complete special projects as required.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

MBA or MSA (preferred)

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Staff Accountant (Fund) is responsible for the maintenance of daily cash transactions and general ledger for client funds, preparing quarterly financial statements and related schedules, and responding to client and investor requests. This position will require regular interaction with team members and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of basic journal entries and general ledger maintenance;
• Preparation of periodic recurring bank reconciliations (i.e. weekly or monthly) and cash composition reports;
• Preparation of quarterly and annual reporting packages prior to management approval;
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements prior to management approval;
• Preparation of basic capital calls and distributions prior to management approval;
• Preparation of correspondence with client investors to address inquiries;
• Prepare team wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and sign off;
• Completion of special projects as required;
• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional development opportunities and;

Problem Resolution and Administration

• Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal demands throughout the day;
• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional development opportunities and;
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in selecting and interpreting information;
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relationships;
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as needed;
• Sound computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems;
• Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training and assistance as needed;
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporting;
• Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities.

Qualification

• 0 – 2 years’ (relevant) experience in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred;
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field;
• Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly preferred;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required;
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Physical and Other Requirements

• At times, as business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand;
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10lbs and;
• Specific vision abilities are required within this position.
• Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less) may be required in this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions.