R0036845 Specialist I, Investment Fund Services

Investment Fund Services Accounting Specialist

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Investment Fund Services accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients' assigned registered interval and tender offer funds and other pooled vehicles. As a Specialist, you will oversee the accounting operations and resolution of accounting issues for a variety of clients.

What you will do:

• As the main contact for clients, you will utilize your expertise in the area of domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration for registered interval and tender offer funds and other pooled vehicles. You will be supporting the daily accounting operation of your assigned funds, support annual audits, coordinate/onboard new funds and clients, serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers and internal teams, and work closely with all parties to insure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• As a Specialist of the accounting and key fund administration functions, you will provide information to the Financial Reporting team for the preparation and coordination of the annual and semi-annual financial statements; prepare/review SEC filings (e.g., N-PORT, N-CEN); assist the Tax team with distribution calculation and tax reporting processes, assist Treasury Services with annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including reviewing of expense payments; preparing and reviewing Board related materials.
• Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the operational work will be key to your team's success while striving for error free accounting and reporting; including signing off on NAVs, reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration items.
• You will communicate with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries and will resolve issues impacting funds as necessary. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success.
• You will conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and supervisors and provide career pathing and training.
• You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in interviews and hiring processes.
• You will provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action.
• You will support the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations.
• You will facilitate the on-boarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting any custom requests and communicating key deliverables to your team members.
• You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

What we need from you:

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred.
• Proficiency with fund accounting software. Investran and/or Geneva experience strongly preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills.

SEI's competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

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