Fund Accountant, Investment Fund Services

SEI’s Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) is growing rapidly and seeking new members for our Investment Fund Services accounting team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients’ assigned mutual funds, CITs, ETFs, and other pooled vehicles.

About the role

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 is an entry-level position with training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Calculate the funds’ daily investable cash, expenses, and income.
• Calculate and report the funds’ daily Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Process shareholders’ activity and perform timely reconciliations to the fund’s transfer agent.
• Communicate transactions associated with the fund(s) and work closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
• Support various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
• Correspond with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries, including entering security trades, fee payments, cash position breaks, and reconciliations.
• Attend and participate in professional development sessions to identify processes across the division and organization.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to grow your career.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Internship experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivation, organization, and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for supporting clients via email and phone.
• Strong customer service skills for daily communication with clients and other service providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• An aim to broaden knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and applying them to daily work.
• Attention-to-detail to ensure deliverables meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to adapt to changing client needs.
• Positivity and congenial approach in assisting colleagues and clients, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and attention to detail to identify solutions or improve processes.
• Embody SEI Values: courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and fun.

For this position, SEI is not hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment or continued employment now or in the future.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA).
• Life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage).
• 401(k) match and education assistance.
• Commuter benefits and up to 11 paid holidays per year.
• 16 days PTO per year (pro-rated for new hires, increasing over time).
• Paid parental leave and back-up childcare arrangements.
• Paid volunteer days and a discounted stock purchase plan.
• Investment options and access to thriving employee networks.
• Hybrid working environment for most roles.