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Senior Accountant (Investments) Are you looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity in investment management? Our client, a well-regarded and established investment management firm located in the Twin Cities, is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a direct hire role. In this role, you will be responsible for daily accounting and reconciliation of investment portfolio transactions. Your duties will include data analysis, problem resolution, preparation of various reports based on GAAP, statutory and management basis, and the implementation of accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting for investment and derivative processes in accordance with GAAP, statutory, internal and external policies.
• Preparation of journal entries and the resolution of complex accounting transactions.
• Report preparation for statutory/regulatory filings.
• Performing reconciliations and clearing outstanding variances.
• Developing process improvements while minimizing financial risks.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years of professional accounting experience
• Proficiency in General Ledger and spreadsheets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• Understanding of investment and derivative instruments
• Advanced Excel skills and some Access database knowledge
• A detailed understanding of the end-to-end process flows, systems, controls and impacts across products and business lines The ideal candidate should be a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If that's you, get in touch with Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, or connect with him on LinkedIn. Requirements
• Proven Accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role. (Financial Services Industry experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability in Balance Sheet Reconciliation, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and up to date.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) to maintain compliance in financial reporting.
• Experience in Month End Close procedures, ensuring all financial data is recorded and reported accurately.
• Skilled in Financial Reporting and knowledgeable in Financial Reporting Standards to ensure accurate, compliant and timely reports.
• Ability to create and record Journal Entries for financial transactions.
• Experience in implementing Process Improvement Initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, able to use advanced features for financial analysis and reporting.

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