Daley And Associates, LLC · 1 day ago
Portfolio Accountant
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expDaley And Associates, LLC is an elite investment management firm located in Chicago, IL, seeking a Portfolio Accountant to join their team. The Portfolio Accountant will manage discrepancies and exceptions through research and resolution, collaborating with external custodians and internal teams.
BankingConsultingFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesInsurance
Responsibilities
Enter and verify cash transactions in the portfolio accounting system
Assist with maintaining security data and pricing to ensure accurate valuations and performance calculations
Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support internal and external requests
Support trade processing by monitoring trade details received from trading desks and coordinating with counterparties on settlement information
Ensure accurate transmission of trade data to the accounting system and timely reporting of trade details to custodians
Perform timely reconciliations of holdings and transactions between internal systems and custodian banks
Track discrepancies and ensure accurate and prompt resolution
Use internal systems to produce reconciliation reports for both internal teams and external stakeholders
Manage relationships with vendors, custodians, and other institutions to maintain strong service quality and stay informed on industry and market changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
1 - 3 years of experience in investment operations (reconciliation experience strongly required)
Knowledge of fixed income and equity securities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage high email volume
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote/hybrid environment
Company
Daley And Associates, LLC
Daley and Associates is a boutique executive search and contract staffing firm specializing in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative and Life Sciences professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Christyn Thatcher
CFO/COO
Hank Phillips
Principal & COO
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