As a Fund Accounting Operations Analyst on the Conversion Team at JPMorgan, you will be responsible for helping to convert outside clients onto JPM platforms as well as designing/implementing processes and controls in support of their daily production requirements. The team works directly with the client, client service representatives, global hubs/utility groups and Boston Operations teams to manage the overall conversion of daily fund accounting services within specified timeframes all the while, maintaining a high degree of client satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
- Process fund events; Client Conversions, Fund Launches, Closures, Mergers, In-Kinds, Asset Transitions, Accounting Platform Changes and complete standard reconciliations.
- Establish and maintain fund and account profiles in JPM’s accounting system (FIS), based on a combination of client instructions, fund prospectus information and legacy administration books and records.
- Support team during conversions/system optimization to include planning and testing prior to event.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Strong knowledge of Mutual Fund Accounting to include General Ledge accounting (Trial Balance, Sub Ledgers, Balance sheet vs. Income statement). The ability to determine downstream impacts of complex fund events.
- Proven reconciliation skills – ability to create ad-hoc reconciliations of external and internal Trial Balances, General Ledgers, Cash/Assets, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Excel
- Flexibility – ability to work in a dynamic environment and accommodate changes in day-to-day workloads/requirements. Weekend availability is expected at times.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience with FIS Accounting software