Fund Accountant/Administrator

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Fund Accountant/Administrator for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, the Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses. Intermediate Analysts will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements. Additionally, Intermediate Analysts may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( "GAAP") and Securities and Exchange Commission ( "SEC") requirements.

• Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
• Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations
• Prepare quarterly Board reports
• Assist in fund year-end tax reporting
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g., N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)
• Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets
• Respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries
• Host training sessions and prepare training materials, create and maintain procedures, participate in process improvement committees and/or initiatives.
• Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assigned

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel
• Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• High quality customer service to internal and external clients
• Ability to produce high quality results independently
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours, when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
• Initiative in self-development
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
• Intermediate organization and project management skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
• Strong attention to detail

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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