FUND ACCOUNTANT (Local to IL)
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Sonoma Consulting Inc. Naperville · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,981–$135,000 across the United States.
Sonoma Consulting Inc. has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Prepare ledger entries and financial reports from transaction data, checking that each item is handled correctly
- Reconcile cash and fund accounts each day, then investigate and clear any differences
- Process fund payables and help review monthly statements and related bank activity
- Answer client and staff questions about accounts, procedures, services and transactions
- Improve procedures and system reports while monitoring accounting compliance and helping cover team duties
What you bring
- You hold a four-year accounting degree
- You bring three to five years of accounting experience; money market or mutual fund work is preferred
- You can organize competing tasks, meet tight deadlines and communicate clearly in writing and conversation
Who this fits
This mid-level, full-time role is based onsite in Naperville and is for someone local to Illinois. You’ll handle fund accounting work for local government investment pools and work with clients and staff.
From the employer
Company Description
Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including:
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
- Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist
Fund Accountant
Overview:
The Fund Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Incumbent performs daily administrative functions for various LGIP’s: local government investment pools.
Essential Functions:
Consistently demonstrates exceptional internal and external service with clients, along with the core values: Integrity, Commitment and Performance.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Responsible for introducing innovative IT efficiencies and/or ideas for potential next steps; partnering with all Fund Administration stakeholders.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions.
Performs daily cash reconciliations.
Assists clients and staff by answering questions related to accounts, procedures and services.
Assists in the review of monthly statements
Facilitates client questions regarding bank statements, services and transactions.
Processes accounts payable for the funds.
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Conducts accounting activity required for processing funds.
Assist and provides backup to other staff.
Conducts reconciliation activity and balances accounts, researches and clears reconciling items.
Communicates, recommends and assists with enhancement and maintenance of procedures and related system reports.
Assist staff and clients by answering questions related to account procedures and services.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) degree from four-year college or university with a major in Accounting.
• Three to five years accounting experience (money market or mutual fund experience desired).
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Fund Accountant
Overview:
The Fund Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Incumbent performs daily administrative functions for various LGIP’s: local government investment pools.
Essential Functions:
Consistently demonstrates exceptional internal and external service with clients, along with the core values: Integrity, Commitment and Performance.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Responsible for introducing innovative IT efficiencies and/or ideas for potential next steps; partnering with all Fund Administration stakeholders.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions.
Performs daily cash reconciliations.
Assists clients and staff by answering questions related to accounts, procedures and services.
Assists in the review of monthly statements
Facilitates client questions regarding bank statements, services and transactions.
Processes accounts payable for the funds.
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Conducts accounting activity required for processing funds.
Assist and provides backup to other staff.
Conducts reconciliation activity and balances accounts, researches and clears reconciling items.
Communicates, recommends and assists with enhancement and maintenance of procedures and related system reports.
Assist staff and clients by answering questions related to account procedures and services.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) degree from four-year college or university with a major in Accounting.
• Three to five years accounting experience (money market or mutual fund experience desired).
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Title:FUND Accounting, Accountant, Senior Fund Accountant, Accountant
Skills: FUND AND Accountant* AND Admin AND Reconcila* AND Payable* AND (MoneyMarket OR “Money Market” OR MutualFunds OR “Mutual Funds”)
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