Analyst, Institutional Fund Accounting at Northern Trust in Tempe, AZ

Job description

• Entry level analyst position under direct supervision responsible for evaluating, analyzing and reconciling mutual funds and separately managed funds to determine the Net Asset Value (NAV) on a daily basis and for the production of client month-end reports. The analyst works on large asset owner plans, primarily large Defined Contribution (i.e. 401k) and Defined Benefit (Pension) ERISA plans. The analyst will assess the impact of investment manager trading activity on the investment portfolio returns and option market values and will also audit income postings, accruals, and corporate actions all within scheduled time frames. The analyst will be responsible for performing exception resolutions of cash, holdings reports and price variances, expenses and expense accruals, and also any activity in the investment accounts.

Responsibilities

• 1.Determine Net Asset Value (NAV) for defined contribution and defined benefit plans on a daily basis.
• 2.Evaluate and reconcile funds including mutual, separately managed, commingled, and collective funds, often compared against a benchmark, for daily valuation.
• 3.Analyze the impact of transactions, income positions, accruals, and corporate actions on the portfolio investment options.
• 4.Audit and resolve exceptions on assigned accounts according to procedures and within scheduled timeframes.
• 5.Assist in the timely preparation of monthly and annual reports and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and performance standards.
• 6.Record and respond to partner and client inquiries resolving exceptions related to accounts.
• 7.Value funds on a daily basis.
• 8.Provide client portfolio and 5500 reporting on an annual basis.
• 9.Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of accounting, finance and securities, usually obtained through business related coursework and/or prior related experience.
• Analytical skills and organizational skills are required to research and resolve inquiries within scheduled timeframes to meet client deadlines.
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking skills are required to value the funds in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to absorb information quickly, work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy is critical.
• Strong Excel skills and usage of Microsoft Power suites is a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred or relevant work experience in Fund Accounting or Mutual Fund Accounting.

Skills

Required

• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking skills
• Ability to absorb information quickly

Preferred

• Strong Excel skills
• Usage of Microsoft Power suites

Benefits

• Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.