Investment Accounting Associate

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The Investment Accounting Associate will perform accounting reconciliation responsibilities for assigned investment accounts, such as reconciling daily transaction activity, security positions, market value and cost value. Additionally they will address all accounting and account related requests and inquiries from external and internal clients in a timely manner; participate in projects and ad hoc items as required; develop and maintain subject matter expertise of investment accounting principles; serve as backup for investment accountants when coverage needs arise; and assist with training of new investment accountants.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

Perform accounting reconciliation responsibilities for assigned investment accounts, such as reconciling daily transaction activity, security positions, market value and cost value. Ensure William Blair’s accounting records are accurate and reconciled with clients’ custodial books and records.

Address all accounting and account related requests and inquiries from external and internal clients in a timely manner

Participate in projects and ad hoc items as required.

Ensure Reconciliation policies and procedures are also followed. Recommend changes or updates to processes/procedures to senior staff when warranted.

Participate in projects and ad hoc items as required.

Develop and maintain subject matter expertise of investment accounting principles.

Ensure Reconciliation policies and procedures are also followed. Recommend changes or updates to processes/procedures to senior staff when warranted.

Serve as a backup for investment accountants when coverage needs arise.

Assist supervisor and team lead with training of new investment accountants.

Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required

Progress towards an MBA preferred

3-5 years of experience in an investment accounting role required

2+ years of experience working with or at an investment management firm

Excellent quantitative reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills

Detailed understanding of how to support institutional client accounts

Detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks

Demonstrates initiative and persistence

Able to exercise independent judgment

Commits to satisfying internal and external customers

Delivers clear, effective communication and commits to understanding others

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$65,000—$80,000 USD

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