Cost Basis & Corporate Actions Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Cost Basis & Corporate Actions Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities :

• Validate taxability of Corporate actions using CCH, identifying impacts to Cost basis
• Update Cost basis engine for all voluntary Corporate actions based on taxability
• Manage monthly 1099B reconciliation for all reportable transactions
• Management of daily Front Office inquiries regarding cost basis, taxability and reporting
• Provide support for remediation of cash reconciliation breaks in portfolio account system to support daily client reporting inquiries, as well as daily bookings of Corporate Actions events for client reporting
• Help validate/update cost basis on incoming transfer statements via CBRS or paper statements
• Assist with generation of transfer statements for all deliveries to external brokers via CBRS or paper
• Assist with generation of request statements for all incoming positions
• Support year-end cost basis reconciliation
• Adjust portfolio accounting system to reflect reclassification of income
• Assist with review of all transfer bookings between books and records vs Cost basis engine
• Cross-train and provide support to other divisions of the ITO Tax Operations department

Required Skills :

• BA required
• 5 years of tax information reporting, withholding, and tax documentation management experience in the financial services industry
• Strong knowledge and comprehension of Internal Revenue Code Chapter 61
• Knowledge of Broadridge systems/products such as BPS, TMS (Tax Managed Services) and TDS (Tax Data Solutions), or similar settlement and reporting systems
• Experience validating client tax docs (Forms W-8 series, Forms W-9) using MD3, and updating back office static data and referential data systems
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office Access, Excel and/or other business related software programs.
• Quick learner, taking detailed notes as references
• Driven by client needs and satisfaction
• Proactive, motivated and willing to comprehend new concepts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly attentive to detail

Preferred Skills :

• Proven track record of contributing to team oriented tasks and strategies, with the ability to identify client driven enhancements
• Control orientated mindset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast pace work environment with minimal supervision.
• Solutions oriented thinker who is able to generate creative ideas
• Effective analytical, organizational, and problem resolution skills

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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