Accountant II - Accounting/Finance

Immediate need for a talented Accountant II - Accounting/Finance. This is a 06+ months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Owings Mills, MD (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 24-22733

Pay Range: $28 - $30/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Transactions and Reconciliation
• Prepares, records, and/or analyzes financial transactions for assigned accounts.
• Performs and/or reviews account reconciliations and analyses to identify issues in transaction processing.
• Researches and proposes resolution for discrepancies.
• Completes work in accordance with financial controls, firm policies, and regulations and demonstrates accountability/ownership for work completed 55% .
• Oversight and Analysis of Complex Accounting Matters
• Provide oversight and analysis of functions outsourced to service providers 25%.
• Client and Operations Support
• Interaction with other areas of the broader Fund Operations in support of client needs
• Generates ideas and collaborates with others to improve existing processes and communication.
• Interacts with associates primarily in operations, investment staff and external customers to research and respond to questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Escalates questions to the manager as needed 15%.
• Supports management on strategic and tactical special projects 5%.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 2-4 years of accounting related experience.
• Experience with working with mutual funds / common trust products.
• Experience with OUS mutual funds / financial industry.
• Strong EXCEL skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Our client is a leading Investment Management Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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