Position:Fund Accountant Date of Posting:06/17/2010 Branch:Denver - Fixed Income Capital Markets, CO
We currently have an opening for a Fund Accountant. If you would like more information about this opportunity or would like to apply for this position, please send your resume:
Mail To:
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Denver - Fixed Income Capital Markets
c/o Trisha Mingo
1600 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80202
Summary: Perform various accounting, financial and administrative functions to ensure the accurate and timely posting, reporting and maintenance of CSAFE and FLSAFE accounts.
Qualifications: (including specific Education and License requirements)
Create, prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets to track and document the business activities of CSAFE and FLSAFE in order to prepare required financial reporting documents and client statements.
Analyze all security trades to ensure the interest booked to the fund matches the amount received from the custodian. Research and resolve discrepancies in data and computations.
Prepare, maintain and reconcile “The Trust Balance Sheet” to ensure the integrity and reporting of client information. This is used as the basis for preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports as well as client statements.
Receive, verify and post the receipt and disbursement of money and securities transactions to ensure the accurate and timely recording of client activity.
Review, reconcile and verify custodian statements with the CSAFE and FLSAFE transaction database to ensure the accurate recording of client information.
Provide back-up support for the preparation of quarterly reports to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements for the Colorado State Securities Division. Particulars of the report include seven-day yield, 30-day yield, gross assets and management fees.
Maintain written procedural documentation for all critical process.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Duties:
Strong analytical, decision making, oral and written communication skills and human relation skills.
Accounting or finance degree, or equivalent two to five years experience in portfolio accounting.
Ability to function in an automated accounting environment.
Ability to operate a PC and calculator and use various types of software.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Familiar with various types of securities and their characteristics.
Thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures including rules and regulations related to local government investment pools.
Seasoned knowledge of Excel software – the ability to create macros.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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