Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst

About TSR:

TSR is a relationship-based, customer-focused IT and technical services staffing company.

For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients.

Mission & Vision

We do not believe in building a vision around the company but building a company around our vision, which is simply;

Every employee's voice matters, their effort is appreciated, and their talent is rewarded.

We challenge each employee daily, to raise the bar on how we treat our consultants and candidates. For far too long in this industry, candidates have been ghosted, lied to, or placed at a client and then forgotten about. Each day our staff works tirelessly at qualifying and placing, top talent with our clients, in a compassionate and caring manner.

Not every candidate is a match for the job, but every candidate and consultant will be treated with respect and professionalism.

Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst

Job Description

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst on a long-term contract basis.
Job ID 82268

Work Location:
Columbus, OH
Summary:
Under general supervision, the Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst ("Intermediate Analyst") will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses. Intermediate Analysts will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements. Additionally, Intermediate Analysts may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") requirements.
Responsibilities:

• Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
• Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations
• Prepare quarterly Board reports
• Assist in fund year-end tax reporting
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g. N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)
• Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets
• Respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries
• Host training sessions and prepare training materials, create and maintain procedures, participate in process improvement committees and/or initiatives.
• Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assigned

Required Skills:

• 3-5+ years' accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel

• Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• High quality customer service to internal and external clients
• Ability to produce high quality results independently
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
• Initiative in self-development
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
• Intermediate organization and project management skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
• Strong attention to detail

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience

Pay: $37-$48 per hour.