Accountant

Russell Tobin is currently seeking an Accountant II to support our client. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the banking industry. Potential to extend or convert for the right candidate. Apply today for consideration!

The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.

Job title: Accountant II

Location: Denver, CO

Duration: 1year

Pay rate: $45/hr - $48.86/hour

Position Description:

Responsible for the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting, recordkeeping and reporting of assigned mutual funds. Analyzes data to identify potential issues and performs research to develop appropriate solutions. Controls and balances accounts and output, posts accounting entries and transactions to ledger according to established procedures and according to regulatory rules.

Responsibilities:

• Performs calculations for assigned group of funds/accounts, which includes cash projections, reconciliation of trade activity and corporate actions, reconciliation of holdings, and review/analysis of income and expenses.

• Upon completion of initial training period, analysts are responsible for 8 to 10 funds with medium complexity. Analysts are responsible contributing and continuing development with more complex reconciliations, resolution and client deliverables.

• Analyzes fund/account data to identify potential problems and develop appropriate solutions.

• Preparation of reports provided to internal and external customers, including maintenance of supporting documentation.

• Ensures that required records are maintained and stored according to appropriate retention policy in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assists in development of policies and procedures for work performed.

• Assists in identifying opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency.

• Assumes additional duties as requested or assigned.

• Overtime may be required on short notice and may include evening, weekend, holiday hours

• Typical office environment with telephone, copier, fax machine, calculator, fund accounting systems

• PC usage up to 90% of the time

Minimum Required Qualifications

• One year investment accounting experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• General knowledge of investment and financial services industries preferred

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel; accounting system knowledge required

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE

“Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.”