Atlanta, Georgia
Fund Accounting Associate Job Opening in Atlanta, Georgia - Fund Accounting Associate
Description
Job Purpose
Trident Fund Services, a division of the Trident Trust Group, provides accounting and administrative services to hedge, private equity, venture capital and real estate funds located across the United States. A Fund Accounting Associate will work out of Trident Fund Services Atlanta, Georgia office and report to a Fund Accounting Manager. A Fund Accounting Associate will be assigned to work on multiple clients with the primary purpose of supporting the periodic calculation of the net asset value (NAV). Activities may include analyzing transactions, performing various reconciliations to third party data, researching and resolving discrepancies, and posting entries to the general ledger. A Fund Accounting Associate also prepares month-end and year-end reports for clients, and assists in the preparation of various internal and external reports.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Calculates periodic NAV for multiple basic to moderately complex funds accurately and on a timely basis.
Posts and reviews capital, investment, receivable, payable and other transactions related to fund activity.
Completes reconciliations of accounting records to various custodian and/or brokers to identify discrepancies.
Researches and resolves cash and security reconciliation exceptions using appropriate resources (e.g. Bloomberg).
Verifies transactions such as dividend payments, interest payments, and corporate actions.
Researches security price fluctuations that break tolerance.
Reviews and processes subscription and redemption documents.
Calculates capital account balances for investors, including management and performance fees.
Provides support for and helps coordinate annual audits.
Assists in the creation and implementation of new procedures/controls to improve performance and increase departmental efficiency.
Other Duties
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Basic understanding of investment vehicles such as equities, fixed income, derivative securities, etc.
Elementary understanding of internal accounting controls and procedures unique to the alternative investment fund industry.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and other relevant department software.
Solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Must be detail oriented, organized and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum 2 years work experience.
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Job Type: Full-time
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