Investment Accounting Analyst

DuPont (www.dupont.com) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Trade Services Team within DuPont Capital Management’s (DCM) investment accounting operation. Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in investment accounting. Candidates should have knowledge of a wide range of asset types; experience with private markets and other alternative investment types is preferred. Financial statement preparation experience is preferred, specifically relative to private markets investments.

* Maintenance of internal accounting records for private markets investments; reconcile records to third party administrator * Review and approval of quarterly financial statements for private markets funds * Processing of capital calls and distributions for private markets investments * Monitoring portfolio cash levels and reconciling daily activity * Completing trade confirmation and allocation workflows * Ensuring accurate and timely settlement of trades, including unmatched and fail monitoring, reporting, and resolution * Providing accounting and operational support to investment personnel * Continuously analyzing existing processes for efficiency improvements * Providing backup to other investment accounting personnel as needed * Documenting critical processes and training others to perform functions in a back-up capacity

* Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field * Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in investment accounting. * Candidates should have knowledge of a wide range of asset types; experience with private markets and other alternative investment types is preferred. * Financial statement preparation experience is preferred, specifically relative to private markets investments. * Ability to work on multiple tasks independently and concurrently * Strong oral and written communication skills * Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment * Excellent analytical ability and quantitative skills * Ability to work in fast paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines * Attention to detail * Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and full suite of Microsoft Office applications