Mutual Fund Tax Accountant I

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Job Description

Join a dynamic team supporting the day-to-day financial, operational, and compliance activities of mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and business development companies. This highly visible role serves as a key point of contact for fund clients, coordinating with investment advisors, custodians, transfer agents, fund accountants, attorneys, and auditors to ensure seamless fund operations.

You'll have the opportunity to oversee fund budgets, analyze expense trends, review fee arrangements, and contribute to financial reporting for shareholders. The position also offers exposure to portfolio compliance testing, SEC and GAAP reporting requirements, and collaboration with a variety of industry professionals. Ideal for candidates who enjoy client interaction, problem-solving, and playing a critical role in delivering exceptional service within the investment management industry

Job Duties:

• Supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund, closed-end fund and/or business development company client.

• Responsible for primary contact with fund clients including coordination of activities and communications of fund operations and service providers such as investment advisor, custodian, transfer agent, fund accountant, attorneys and auditors.

• Duties may include monitoring and/or reviewing a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends.

• Help prepare and/or review financial statements for client shareholders and test/review portfolio compliance with SEC, GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience

• One to two years of related work experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Some knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles which directly affect the mutual fund industry and their clients

• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $60,435.00 - $71,100.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.