Accountant

The responsibilities of the individual in this position include: 

• Provide support and analysis of transactions impacting the business by gaining an understanding of transaction flow and dependencies; ensuring recordings are consistent with US GAAP. 
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations across various accounting functions. This includes effective self-review of work performed, researching discrepancies, and ensuring deadlines are met. 
• Support the month-end close process by ensuring journal entries are recorded timely and accurately, analyzing account fluctuations, and performing key accounting task as required. 
• Prepare and/or process client and vendor invoices (payables and/or receivables) to ensure timely and accurate payment or cash receipt and recording in the general ledger. Identify outliers and proactively seek resolution.   
• Participate in accounting projects as needed. 
• Assist in organizing and providing key documents to internal and external auditors.
  

The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following: 

• 1-2 years professional experience 
• Bachelor’s degree/or college courses and investment industry experience preferred 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• MS Office Suite skill set, with Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Experience or familiarity with month-end close processes in order to understand key transactions and interactions 
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions 
• Strong team player with willingness to assist others in the department as needed, including performing simple or manual, repetitive tasks 
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills 
• Strong attention to detail; meticulous attention to quality of work product 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision on projects 
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage deadlines, without sacrificing quality 
• Proficient understanding of US GAAP, IFRS a plus 
• Basic knowledge of the Asset Management industry