Investment Accountant I

Fifth Third Bank

(Cincinnati, Ohio)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Fifth Third Bank

At Fifth Third Bank, we pride ourselves on our community involvement. In 1948, we became the first financial institution in the United States to establish a charitable foundation. Today, we continue to invest the time, resources, and people to help improve lives in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

**General Function**

* In a team environment, maintains accurate accounting records and is responsible for preparing financial statements and reports. By following pre-established guidelines, assists with accounting, reconciliation, reporting and regulatory compliance functions within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*  Applies principles of accounting to investment accounts.
* Prepare and input general ledger entries.
* Assist in the preparation of standardized financial reports.
* Retrieve data from various sources to perform general ledger account reconciliations.
* Review and update job documentation.
* Analyze and distribute requested financial data.
* Calculates the daily Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds, as needed.
* Review market quotes for acceptable fluctuation.
* Research and resolve market valuation and/or fee variances.
* Prepare financial statements, month-end closing, fund analysis, monthly accruals, etc.
* Assist with monthly management reporting, audit requests, and other asset reporting needs.
* Works with management to identify opportunities to improve the accounting process.
* Develop strong business relationships with both internal and external clients.
* Provide support with special projects, as assigned.

General Function

In a team environment, maintains accurate accounting records and is responsible for preparing financial statements and reports. By following pre-established guidelines, assists with accounting, reconciliation, reporting and regulatory compliance functions within the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applies principles of accounting to investment accounts.
Prepare and input general ledger entries.
Assist in the preparation of standardized financial reports.
Retrieve data from various sources to perform general ledger account reconciliations.
Review and update job documentation.
Analyze and distribute requested financial data.
Calculates the daily Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds, as needed.
Review market quotes for acceptable fluctuation.
Research and resolve market valuation and/or fee variances.
Prepare financial statements, month-end closing, fund analysis, monthly accruals, etc.
Assist with monthly management reporting, audit requests, and other asset reporting needs.
Works with management to identify opportunities to improve the accounting process.
Develop strong business relationships with both internal and external clients.
Provide support with special projects, as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
0-2 years or more of accounting related experience.
Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with computer software, analytical and data base management tools.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple assignments and demonstrated initiative.
Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, relationship building and teamwork through extracurricular activities, work experience or academic pursuits.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc