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JPMorgan Chase Associate I - Fund Services Operations Accounting Control Group in Boston, Massachusetts
The Accounting Control Group (ACG) plays an important role in the Fund Administration department at JPMorgan. The ACG team is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and timeliness of financial reporting and audit cycles for all funds and clients.
Job Summary
As an Associate I, within the Fund Services Operations Accounting Control Group, you will be responsible for two centralized teams who work closely together: Audit Team - dedicated to providing Fund Accounting Audit cycle management, Financial Reporting cycle support, and inquiry resolution and Trial Balance Analytics (TBA) reviews of the account records and working with internal stakeholders to resolve exception items to ensure the accounting data is always audit-ready.
You are our ideal candidate, if you have prior background in mutual or hedge fund accounting or NAV oversight seeking to leverage their prior experience for an analytical and externally facing role supporting periodic audit cycles, or with other experience in funds services.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver standard audit support package and actively monitor and respond to inquiries during the reporting/audit cycles
Act as point of contact for Fund Accounting for internal and external stake holders in relation to audit and reporting cycles. Participate in video calls and in-person meetings with external auditors and clients
Monitor subsequent accounting activity, prepare general ledger adjusting entries
Analyze accounting records and be able to clearly articulate fund accounting transactions/processes to clients, external audit firms, and internal business partners.
Have knowledge of internal systems, operations, and client structures, i.e., various types of portfolios, deliverables, and client specific requirements
Have knowledge of end-to-end fund accounting such as trades and corporate action processing, pricing, income accruals, etc. to respond to auditor and internal inquiries
Research and respond to auditor and internal inquiries in a timely manner. Participate on calls and in-person meetings with external auditors and clients
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience 4 years plus
Experience interacting directly with clients and/or auditor beneficial
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Team player with the ability to work productively within a group and maintain a high degree of independence
Ability to partner with internal teams and external clients to ensure resolution of open queries or exception items
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable escalating upward
Proven problem/issue resolution skills
Ability to initiate and drive change and process improvements
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Demonstrate strong understanding of various investment types including fixed income, equities, and derivatives and fund accounting transactions such as corporate actions and amortization.
Prior experience in Fund Accounting or Financial Reporting preferred
Experience managing teams of at least 1 plus individuals
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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