SEI is seeking a Fund Accountant for our Family Office Services team, whose primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for emerging fund managers and private wealth management firms. As a Fund Accountant, you will act as an intermediary between the funds and their investment managers and serve as the official record keeper for the funds. This position may be eligible to be performed in a hybrid fashion.
What you will do:
Pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources. Perform timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and provide accounting reports. You are responsible to communicate the transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
Perform portfolio accounting for diverse asset classes, and complete partnership accounting for a wide variety of legal structures. Your accounting expertise will prove essential for interpreting client requests and making decisions regarding suitable solutions to fulfill the clients’ needs.
As the record keeper for the fund, be involved in the coordination and support of various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards. Perform due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.
Correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success.
Be the client expert, preparing financial statements with investment performance returns, participating in the preparation of audit and tax data requests, and troubleshooting to solve complex accounting issues. We are counting on you to continually manage the client relationship, and make adjustments at their request.
What we need from you:
BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily support your clients through email and/or phone calls.
What we would like from you:
Proven customer service skills to provide daily support to internal and external clients.
Internship experience
Emphasis on organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
The self-motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables without sacrificing excellence or quality.
CPA/CAIA certification (or working toward).
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/
Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401k match, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, 11 paid holidays/year, 16+ days paid time off/year pro-rated, paid parental leave, discounted stock purchase plan, and investment options.
Unit Overview:
SEI Family Office Services (FOS) is a division of SEI focused on delivering technology and technology-enabled services to family offices, including seven of the top 15 wealthiest American families and financial institutions serving ultra-high-net-worth families. The Family Office Services division is part of SEI’s Global Wealth Management Services business, comprised of market-leading, innovative solutions designed to support the future growth of investment and wealth managers globally.
For this position, SEI is not hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment or continued employment now or anytime in the future.
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, a hybrid working environment for most roles, 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, 16 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.
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SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.
SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.