American Century Investments
Institutional Accounting Specialist
American Century Investments, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Institutional Accounting Specialist
The Institutional Accounting Specialist performs investment accounting and analytical functions necessary to ensure proper valuation of portfolios investing in a broad range of investment strategies. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future. How You Will Make an Impact Perform reconciliations and analysis of differences; inputs and validates various components of net asset calculation and performs analysis for multiple separate accounts, sub-advised, and pooled investment vehicle accounting records. Identify, investigate, resolve, and escalate reconciling items and exceptions related to the cash and currency reconciliations, corporate actions, security valuations, net asset reconciliations, security holdings, dividend and interest accruals, and investable cash projections. Validate and input client cash flows and make appropriate estimated entries into the portfolio management systems as needed. Complete all monthly and quarterly deliverables both for internal and external clients (within tight deadlines). Assisting with year-end audit documentation. Assist with the onboarding of new clients and deconversion of existing clients to include but not limited to processing in-kind trades. Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, team members, vendors, and other external/internal customers. What You Bring to the Team (Required) Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent field. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Mutual fund accounting or fund administration experience with knowledge of investment accounting operations. Strong technological proficiency and application. Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven. Additional Assets (Preferred) Cash reconciliation, general ledger, security master knowledge, and exposure to derivatives are preferred. Normal business hours for this position will be 7:45 am CST to 4:45 pm CST. Work hours may extend beyond normal hours based on delays relating to the end of day processes. In addition, after hours and/or non-business day work may be necessary on occasion for coverage of periodic events and special transactions. The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. What We Offer Competitive compensation package with bonus plan Generous PTO and competitive benefits 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role. American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions. We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable. American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
The Institutional Accounting Specialist performs investment accounting and analytical functions necessary to ensure proper valuation of portfolios investing in a broad range of investment strategies. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future. How You Will Make an Impact Perform reconciliations and analysis of differences; inputs and validates various components of net asset calculation and performs analysis for multiple separate accounts, sub-advised, and pooled investment vehicle accounting records. Identify, investigate, resolve, and escalate reconciling items and exceptions related to the cash and currency reconciliations, corporate actions, security valuations, net asset reconciliations, security holdings, dividend and interest accruals, and investable cash projections. Validate and input client cash flows and make appropriate estimated entries into the portfolio management systems as needed. Complete all monthly and quarterly deliverables both for internal and external clients (within tight deadlines). Assisting with year-end audit documentation. Assist with the onboarding of new clients and deconversion of existing clients to include but not limited to processing in-kind trades. Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, team members, vendors, and other external/internal customers. What You Bring to the Team (Required) Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent field. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Mutual fund accounting or fund administration experience with knowledge of investment accounting operations. Strong technological proficiency and application. Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven. Additional Assets (Preferred) Cash reconciliation, general ledger, security master knowledge, and exposure to derivatives are preferred. Normal business hours for this position will be 7:45 am CST to 4:45 pm CST. Work hours may extend beyond normal hours based on delays relating to the end of day processes. In addition, after hours and/or non-business day work may be necessary on occasion for coverage of periodic events and special transactions. The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. What We Offer Competitive compensation package with bonus plan Generous PTO and competitive benefits 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role. American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions. We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable. American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.