Fund Accountant- Proprietary Funds
At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious, long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and implementing tailored solutions.
To ensure a personal client experience, we have located our 15,000
branch offices where our more than 7 million clients live and work.
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building deep relationships with clients.
Headquarters associates in St.
Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help U.
S.
and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience.
We continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors.
Team Overview:
Edward Jones is seeking a Fund Accountant for our Proprietary Funds Accounting Oversight (PFAO) team, whose primary goal is to provide oversight of the Bridge Builder Trust mutual funds and Edward Jones Money Market Fund.
As a member of the PFAO team, you will be interacting with multiple internal asset management teams and external service providers in the industry, as well as stakeholders across Edward Jones.
What You Will Do:
Perform daily oversight of the net asset value ( NAVs ) of the funds.
Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers to gather necessary information to validate the funds' performance and books and records.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in fund accounting records and financial reporting inquiries.
Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards and regulatory changes that may impact fund accounting and registered investment company's practices.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the fund accounting function.
Assist in risk identification and mitigation, researching complex mutual fund matters and contributing to project success.
Support key service provider oversight and management - including operational , transfer agent and custody partners and investment sub-advisers.
Managing and communicating investment guideline breaches and/or changes to the s ub - advisers and s ervice p roviders.
Monitoring of the investment guidelines communications from model providers, sub - advisers, internal stakeholders and service providers.
Ad hoc reporting and projects to support Olive Street Investment Advisers, LLC responsibilities as adviser to the funds.
This position is known internally as a Specialist II-Fund AdministrationWhat Experience You Need:
7
of related experience in asset management industry focusing on fund accounting oversight.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or related field.
Securities licenses Series 7 and Series 66 required within 6 months of hire.
Fundamental k nowledge and understanding of mutual fund processes - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP) , trading, fund accounting, administration, security valuation, compliance, etc.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to create presentations and reports.
Demonstrates organization and time management skills to be able to meet deadlines.
Detailed oriented with the ability to work in a group or independently, as needed.
Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St.
Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
What Could Set You Apart:
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the investment industry, specifically mutual funds.
Understands and applies intermediate knowledge of product/tool/systems, regulatory issues and Edward Jones business model, philosophies and values.
Proficient at creating spreadsheets, creating and analyzing reports, developing measures and using internet reference material and external resourcesDemonstrates fundamental knowledge of systems/products/services of partners/vendors Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Business Model Business Process Improvement Communication Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
To ensure a personal client experience, we have located our 15,000
branch offices where our more than 7 million clients live and work.
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building deep relationships with clients.
Headquarters associates in St.
Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help U.
S.
and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience.
We continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual investors.
Team Overview:
Edward Jones is seeking a Fund Accountant for our Proprietary Funds Accounting Oversight (PFAO) team, whose primary goal is to provide oversight of the Bridge Builder Trust mutual funds and Edward Jones Money Market Fund.
As a member of the PFAO team, you will be interacting with multiple internal asset management teams and external service providers in the industry, as well as stakeholders across Edward Jones.
What You Will Do:
Perform daily oversight of the net asset value ( NAVs ) of the funds.
Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers to gather necessary information to validate the funds' performance and books and records.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in fund accounting records and financial reporting inquiries.
Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards and regulatory changes that may impact fund accounting and registered investment company's practices.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the fund accounting function.
Assist in risk identification and mitigation, researching complex mutual fund matters and contributing to project success.
Support key service provider oversight and management - including operational , transfer agent and custody partners and investment sub-advisers.
Managing and communicating investment guideline breaches and/or changes to the s ub - advisers and s ervice p roviders.
Monitoring of the investment guidelines communications from model providers, sub - advisers, internal stakeholders and service providers.
Ad hoc reporting and projects to support Olive Street Investment Advisers, LLC responsibilities as adviser to the funds.
This position is known internally as a Specialist II-Fund AdministrationWhat Experience You Need:
7
of related experience in asset management industry focusing on fund accounting oversight.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or related field.
Securities licenses Series 7 and Series 66 required within 6 months of hire.
Fundamental k nowledge and understanding of mutual fund processes - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP) , trading, fund accounting, administration, security valuation, compliance, etc.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to create presentations and reports.
Demonstrates organization and time management skills to be able to meet deadlines.
Detailed oriented with the ability to work in a group or independently, as needed.
Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St.
Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
What Could Set You Apart:
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the investment industry, specifically mutual funds.
Understands and applies intermediate knowledge of product/tool/systems, regulatory issues and Edward Jones business model, philosophies and values.
Proficient at creating spreadsheets, creating and analyzing reports, developing measures and using internet reference material and external resourcesDemonstrates fundamental knowledge of systems/products/services of partners/vendors Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Business Model Business Process Improvement Communication Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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