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Fund Accounting & Operations Associate

U.S. Bank usbank.com Open
Chicago Full-time Junior Accounting

At a glance

Junior Accounting role at U.S. Bank. Chicago · full-time · $75,905–$89,300 base.

SalaryStated by U.S. Bank
$75,905 – $89,300
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from U.S. BankOur estimate for the market: $59,250–$108,125Median $75,350
Above the market median of $75,350 for entry-level accounting roles in Chicago.
Worked out from 18 postings that stated pay, median $75,350. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityJunior
LocationChicago
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$75,905–$89,300
PostedNov 4, 2026
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Calculate fund net asset values and share financial and performance results with investment advisers and investors
  • Record trades and income or expenses, then value portfolio securities in the accounting system
  • Track investor contributions and withdrawals, reconcile them, and allocate fund profits for investor statements
  • Review fund expenses, process payments, and prepare financial statements plus audit and tax schedules

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or another business-related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Two to five years in related work, ideally involving portfolio or partnership accounting

Who this fits

This junior role suits someone with fund accounting experience who can handle several relationships and deadlines. You’ll work from a U.S. Bank location at least three days each week.

From the employer

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Fund Accounting & Operations Associates and Accountants work as part of a team responsible for providing accounting, administration and investor servicing for hedge funds, private equity funds and closed-end registered products. Individuals calculate net asset value(s) and disseminate financial and performance information to the investment advisor and their investors. Acting as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships, ensures all fund accounting functions are in completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Records trade information, income/expense activity and applies valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system. Enters and reconciles all investor contributions and withdrawals in the partnership accounting system. Allocates fund level profits to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements. Reviews and coordinates fund expense analysis and expense processing. Prepares fund financial statements, audit and tax schedules.


Location Expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.


Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience
- Two to five years of related experience, preferably in portfolio/partnership accounting

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Thorough knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis
- Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Basic term and optional term life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave

  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

  • Adoption assistance

  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $75,905.00 - $89,300.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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