Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

PITTSBURGH, PA Immediately Temporary/Contract

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Volt is immediately hiring for Accounting Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA.

As an Accounting Specialist you will:

• Fund/Client Accounting - IC1 assists in conducting accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and funds including driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions, allocating expenses and preparing reports. Under supervision, performs more routine Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions. Responsible for cash and asset reconciliations related to assigned funds.
  
  Performs reconciliation of account expenses and ensures they are allocated appropriately. Escalates complex transactions to senior team members. Prepares first draft reports for clients regarding the performance of the fund.
• May assist in answering questions from clients regarding fund reports and accounting processes. No direct reports. May have people management responsibilities in some geographies. Contributes to the achievement of team objectives. Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in accounting preferred.
• This role will assist multiple Operations teams who support Investment Management, Banking and Loan products throughout the life of an account. The functional work performed supports processes related to Account Openings, KYC, Securities Processing, Various Cash Activities, Fees, Tax, Mortgage and Loan Origination/Advances/Payments, Deposits, Accounting, Reconciliations, Records Management and Account Closings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Data entry and review of sensitive client information across multiple systems and processes
• Document management including scanning, filing, vault maintenance
• Processing of incoming and outgoing mail which includes checks, proxies, loan documentation, statements and various client communications.
• Various project support tasks

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail with ability to process critical data accurately and timely.
• Excellent client service skills using both written and oral communication.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office products.
• High organizational ability while being able to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

This is a Contract Opportunity Fully Onsite 8:30AM - 5:00PM Pay Rate: $20.00-$22.51 per hour based on skill level