Investment Accounting Associate (Entry-Level)

• Perform accounting reconciliation responsibilities for assigned investment accounts, such as reconciling daily transaction activity, security positions, market value and cost value.


• Ensure William Blair’s accounting records are accurate and reconciled with clients’ custodial books and records.


• Address all accounting and account related requests and inquiries from external and internal clients in a timely manner


• Participate in projects and ad hoc items as required.


• Ensure Reconciliation policies and procedures are also followed. Recommend changes or updates to processes/procedures to senior staff when warranted.


• Participate in projects and ad hoc items as required.


• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise of investment accounting principles.


• Ensure Reconciliation policies and procedures are also followed. Recommend changes or updates to processes/procedures to senior staff when warranted.


• Serve as a backup for investment accountants when coverage needs arise.


• Assist supervisor and team lead with training of new investment accountants.


• Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required


• Prior experience in an investment accounting role within equities preferred 


• Experience working with or at an investment management firm (through an internship or full-time) preferred


• Strong desire to learn investment accounting concepts, processes and platform


• Excellent quantitative reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills


• Detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks


• Demonstrates initiative and persistence


• Able to exercise independent judgment


• Commits to satisfying internal and external customers


• Delivers clear, effective communication and commits to understanding others


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word


• Ability to work from the Chicago office 2x per week; hybrid 

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