Staff Accountant - Securities Examinations (Early Career)

CFA Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute in the United States seeks an Early Career Staff Accountant (SK-0510-09/11) within the Division of Examinations. The role supports examinations of registered entities, investment advisers, and related firms across multiple offices, working as part of a team to assess risks and compliance with federal securities laws.

The position emphasizes analytic review, collaboration with legal staff, and preparation of examination reports.

Qualifications

• BASIC REQUIREMENT: accounting degree or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law).
• COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: at least 4 years in accounting plus 24 semester hours in accounting or related credentials.
• SK-09/SK-11: specialized experience and public accounting/auditing standards (GAAP/IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of registered entities, investment companies, advisers, broker-dealers, transfer agents, and clearing agencies.
• Evaluate risks to investors and financial markets using review and analysis of data from SEC and other sources.
• Develop recommendations and reports; present findings and collaborate with legal staff.

Skills

Auditing

GAAP / IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

24 semester hours in accounting

Job description

CFA Institute in the United States seeks an Early Career Staff Accountant (SK-0510-09/11) within the Division of Examinations. The role supports examinations of registered entities, investment advisers, and related firms across multiple offices, working as part of a team to assess risks and compliance with federal securities laws.

The position emphasizes analytic review, collaboration with legal staff, and preparation of examination reports.