Fund Accountant

Job Summary: The Fund Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Incumbent performs daily accounting functions for various local government investment pools (LGIP).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consistently demonstrates exceptional internal and external service with clients, along with the core values: Integrity, Commitment and Performance.
• Steward of compliance, coordinates with company staff to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations and reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting LGIP activity.
• Communicates, recommends and assists with enhancement and maintenance of procedures and related systems and reports.
• Performs reconciliations, including cash, asset and past due; researches and clears reconciling items.
• Assists in the preparation quarterly board reports, annual financial statements, and other reporting as assigned
• Conducts accounting activity required for processing funds and maintains accounting records in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Assists staff by answering questions related to accounts, procedures and services.
• Assists and provides backup to other staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft products
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks to meet strict daily deadlines.
• Collaborative professional able to cultivate relationships in a professional and friendly manner. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university with a major in Accounting is required. Additional coursework in accounting is preferred

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time. Lift up to 15 lbs.