Fund Accountant

This is a hybrid full-time role at U.S. Bank, located in Tempe, AZ or Milwaukee, WI. U.S. Bank is committed to helping customers and businesses make better financial decisions and enabling communities to grow. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance for various investment funds, contributing to the financial health and success of the bank’s services.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Hybrid – Tempe, AZ or Milwaukee, WI
• Pay: $60435–$71100 yearly
• Team:
  Fund Accounting team
• Mission:
  Responsible for maintaining financial records and calculating net asset values for various funds while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office applications

• Record Keeping:
  Maintain the general ledger and records of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, local government investment pools, and closed-end funds.
• Valuation:
  Produce end-of-day net asset value calculations for funds of varying complexity.
• Daily Processing:
  Prepare daily general ledger accounting, prime broker/bank cash reconciliations, advisor/portfolio management processing, and expense accrual/payment postings.
• Financial Analysis:
  Apply corporate actions, determine daily net asset values and mill rates, and conduct portfolio pricing analysis/validations.
• Collaboration & Compliance:
  Partner with internal/external administrators, transfer agencies, and prime brokers/custodians on compliance, audit, and financials, ensuring all functions adhere to SEC regulations and GAAP principles.

• Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  
  One to two years of experience in accounting or finance activities.
• Skills:
  
  Thorough knowledge of accounting, reporting, and analysis; ability to identify and resolve exceptions and analyze data; proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications.