Accountant III

Job Title

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical tax analyses in the highly specialized areas of regulated investment companies (Subchapter M) and investment partnerships
• Prepare tax provisions, ASC 740 documentation, and financial statement tax disclosures
• Prepare and/or review the calculation of fund distributions in accordance with excise tax requirements
• Interact with external auditors
• Update department training materials
• Assist in establishing department policies, procedures and timelines
• Make recommendations for improvements to department processes and procedures
• Complete department tracking and reporting
• Additional duties as requested or assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• One to three years of experience in mutual fund tax
• Strong knowledge of mutual fund industry and mutual fund tax and accounting
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• VBA experience a plus but not required