Financial Reporting, Senior Associate

State Street • Quincy, MA

3d • $52,000 - $84,760

About The Position

Join the Financial Reporting team and learn the rules and regulations that drive financial statement disclosures and other regulatory filings. As a Financial Reporting Senior Associate you will work with team members to produce and/or review client monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements, regulatory filings and other periodic reporting as per GAAP requirements. You will engage with clients, auditors and other State Street teams to resolve issues, answer inquiries and process comments while working towards readying client financial statements and filings for finalization. You will also help assist with the activities of offshore teams.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong technology skills, as well as problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management skills.
• BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in related accounting or finance field preferred.

Responsibilities

• You will prepare and review interim and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant GAAP requirements for alternative investments funds.
• You will perform 1st level or 2nd level reviews on client financial statements, regulatory reports, process and clear comments and assist with draft and support distribution to client and auditors.
• You will maintain electronic documentation for each respective fund during a given reporting cycle.
• You will ensure that all deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed upon time.
• You will implement all standard practices, processes, tools, and technology enhancements.
• You will participate in the research and resolution of accounting, client and auditor issues.
• You will draft and update task lists for both local and offshoring partners, ensure all supporting documentation is available to them and act as primary contact to answer their questions and issues.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level