What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at Townsend Group?
Townsend is searching for an Accounting Analyst in its Cleveland office to assist in the document management, accounting and reporting.
The ideal candidate will possess a background in finance/accounting along with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and/or quarterly performance reports.
- Prepare monthly and/or quarterly reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly valuation reports.
- Manage daily cash activity. Prepare capital call and distribution packages.
- Maintain and validate bank account balances to ensure we are within client-imposed limits.
- Move money within client accounts.
- Manage daily FX requirements.
- Responsible for all client document management.
- Maintain strong daily dialogue with investment managers.
- Fully understand the components of investment returns and be able to guide parties through calculation and troubleshooting.
- Liaise with custodial banks, and other third parties (tax, audit).
Qualifications:
- A strong working knowledge of all MS Office products and intermediate knowledge of Excel, required.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment required.
- Self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Any background or previous involvement in real estate, private equity, or investment management preferred.
- Any background or previous involvement in working with a custodian or fund administrator preferred.