What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Compliance and Tax position at Ultimus Fund Solutions?
SUMMARY
The Intern, Compliance and Tax is responsible for assisting with and learning the duties associated with the compliance and tax reporting for the clients.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
FUND COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
- Assists with the daily monitoring of fund compliance while learning the rules and regulations under SubChapter M of the IRS Code and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
- Aids in the preparation of fund compliance reports monthly for various clients.
TAX ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
- Assists with obtaining tax documents needed for the preparation of tax provisions for various funds (Schedule K-1s, Grantor Trust Tax Documents, REIT Dividend Allocations, etc.)
- Coordinates the receipt of tax returns from various audit firms.
- Aids in researching tax topics as needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Assists with projects assigned by Manager.
- Assumes other general administrative duties as assigned (faxing, scanning, copying, etc.).
- Ensures forms, policies, systems, and other information are kept current.
- Maintains files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Assists with data gathering and spreadsheet preparation for projects as assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Daily contact with Compliance and Tax team regarding activities associated with fund compliance and tax reporting.
- Some interaction with Fund Administration on issues that overlap the teams.
May perform other duties as required and assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
KNOWLEDGE
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Adobe Acrobat.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Provides quality customer service.
- Interacts with other departments in the organization.
- Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
- Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
- Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
- Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
- Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
- Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
- Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
- Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
- Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered.
Ultimus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.
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