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Aston Carter Fund Accountant in Sacramento, California
Job Description:
Manage the day-to-day activities of a functional/oversight team by monitoring, reviewing and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness in calculations and processing, as well as adherence to controls, e.g. ensuring accurate g/l and/or balance for daily pricing.
Provide timely accurate management reporting and issue log maintenance, under moderate supervision.
Research and resolve exceptions and issues.
Escalate unresolved issues to management as required.
Reconcile and resolve discrepancies with other Shared Service teams, external clients and Client Operations as needed.
Ensure all inquiries are resolved in a timely and accurate manner and communicates effectively with client when necessary.
Ensure appropriate records of daily and monthly activities are kept.
Coordinate effective and timely flow of critical information to all relevant parties and follows up on administrative details within the department.
Oversee the adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain knowledge of current alternative procedures and processes.
Assist with workflow management and technology enhancement, make suggestions to streamline operations.
Document any updates or changes to formal procedures, databases, etc.
Participate in projects as well as prepare and verify information for those various projects/special requests as directed.
Train, develop and motivate new staff and complete performance appraisals.
Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff, participate in individual on-going training and development.
During the course of normal day to day operations, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, economics required
2+ years experience in a Fund accountant role
Excel must be able to performance macros, pivot tables, V - look ups, and ad hoc reporting large data sets.
About Aston Carter:
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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