Fund Accountant I, JNAM

Job Title

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of multiple mutual funds, entering and monitoring general ledger activity, working with internal and external parties to resolve trade, cash and income discrepancies and performing reconciliations with the custodian and sub-advisors as well as various projects assigned.

• Accurate and timely calculation of daily Net Asset Values of several mutual funds.
• Research and resolve cash and security reconciliations to custodian bank using Bloomberg and other resources.
• Affirm and review security trade activity.
• Evaluate income and expense accruals.
• Instruct on short-term investment trades based on available cash.
• Research security price fluctuations that break tolerance.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and semi-annual SEC filings.
• Review peers' transaction journal for accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvement and control strengthening initiatives, which may involve collaboration with other business units and technology subject matter experts.
• Assist with coverage of funds as needed.
• Communicate with outside parties to resolve discrepancies in the funds.

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Desire to learn about the financial services industry.
• Analytical skills that can be used to research issues.
• Ability to identify and effectively communicate issues affecting assigned funds.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both individually and within a team environment.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in job-related software applications preferred.
• Ability to understand and collaborate on business processes, rules and controls preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in a business related field, accounting or finance preferred.
• Prior mutual fund accounting experience preferred.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job.

The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

Base Pay: $62,000.00 - $77,000.00. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and other benefit programs according to the Company's employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.