Accounting/Pricing - job vacancy

Job title: Accounting/Pricing Spec,Assc1
 Company: State Street
 Location: Boston, MA
 Position Type: Permanent

 Employment type: Full time
 Updated:Jul 3, 2013
Our Company State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $25.42 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.18 trillion in assets under management at March
 
Our CompanyState Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $25.42 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.18 trillion in assets under management at March 31, 2013, State Street operates globally in more than 100 geographic markets and employs 29,460 worldwide. For more information, visit State Street's website at www.statestreet.com.

Promoting a culture of excellence
With more than 29,460 employees across 29 countries, at State Street, our people are our greatest asset. We recognize that highly skilled, engaged and productive employees are essential to our success. Our company values reflect our commitment to employee engagement, Global Inclusion and corporate social responsibility -- to help you build a fulfilling career. Around the world, we aim to be an employer of choice by offering competitive compensation and benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, and a work environment that promotes a diverse array of people, ideas and skills.

We're a company that insists on, and rewards, performance excellence. We know our success hinges on attracting the best people to join us -- people like you.

We encourage you to explore the possibilities that a career at State Street can offer you.

State Street is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.


Candidate will support and assist Client Operations and other operational Shared Service teams/COE's by performing daily maintenance of accounting books and records of assigned regulated investment companies in conformity with Company policy as well as the rules, regulations and tax laws that apply.  Candidate will ensure prompt follow up on exception situations and facilitate timely problem resolution to mitigate risk to the corporation and deliver excellent service to clients.

Candidate is responsible for performing daily processes accurately and in accordance with defined time frames and client requirements.  Candidate may have daily contact with Client Service, Client Management, COEs and BU Shared Service teams.  Consults with manager where clarification or exception to policy may be required.

Overall Responsibilities:

    Reviews and validates all daily activity in an accurate and timely manner, and maintains all required controls to ensure overall accuracy

    Calculates and processes fund activities

    Works in conjunction with individuals on the team as well as other shared services/COEs, India and Client Operations to ensure seamless processing according to the fund's policies

    Supports the production of fund Net Asset Values

    Supports the research and resolution process for exceptions and inquiries

    Provides information needed to prepare financial statements and reports for client, shareholder, director and management reports, in an accurate and timely manner

    Prepares proofs as needed

    Reviews corporate actions

    Remains familiar with back-up procedures when system applications and/or transmission problems arise

    Maintains records in support of audits

    May perform other duties as requested

    Accounting Specific Responsibilities

    Populates components of SEC Yield, as necessary

    Reconciles fund share transactions and resolve discrepancies

Money Market Accounting Specific Responsibilities:

    Calculates and processes fund activities such as distributions, yields, expenses, income and allocations

    Reconciles fund share transactions and resolve discrepancies

Bachelor's degree with business related coursework preferred.  B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

    0-1 years of experience in accounting, finance, mutual fund operations, and loan servicing or related careers (preferred).

    Strong computer competence (Microsoft applications {Excel, Word etc.},

    Aptitude for math

    Interpersonal skills

    Oral communication skills

    Multitasking capability

    Ability to work under pressure/deadlines driven environment

How to apply: Visit; http://jobs.efinancialcareers.com/job-4000000001224155.htm