Mutual Fund Tax Accountant I

Job Opportunity At U.S. Bank

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 atall from Day One.

Join a dynamic team supporting the day-to-day financial, operational, and compliance activities of mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and business development companies. This highly visible role serves as a key point of contact for fund clients, coordinating with investment advisors, custodians, transfer agents, fund accountants, attorneys, and auditors to ensure seamless fund operations.

You'll have the opportunity to oversee fund budgets, analyze expense trends, review fee arrangements, and contribute to financial reporting for shareholders. The position also offers exposure to portfolio compliance testing, SEC and GAAP reporting requirements, and collaboration with a variety of industry professionals. Ideal for candidates who enjoy client interaction, problem-solving, and playing a critical role in delivering exceptional service within the investment management industry.

Job Duties:

• Supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund, closed-end fund and/or business development company client.
• Responsible for primary contact with fund clients including coordination of activities and communications of fund operations and service providers such as investment advisor, custodian, transfer agent, fund accountant, attorneys and auditors.
• Duties may include monitoring and/or reviewing a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends.
• Help prepare and/or review financial statements for client shareholders and test/review portfolio compliance with SEC, GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• One to two years of related work experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Some knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles which directly affect the mutual fund industry and their clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

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

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:

• 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

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.

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: $60,435.00 - $71,100.00